Incorporating Direct Quotations Direct Quote A direct quote
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Incorporating Direct Quotations
Direct Quote • A direct quote is when you take the author’s exact words and place it inside quotations. • You must_____ to avoid plagiarism. cite
Signals/Signal Phrases • You should include a phrase that introduces the direct quote and (sometimes) names the author or source to place the material in a meaningful context. This lets your readers know where the information came from. • You must place a comma after the signal or introduction to the quote.
Examples of Signals • According to Mr. Smith, “…. ” • In an article, Mrs. Hoover stated, “…” • Mrs. Brown said, “…”
Some Signal Verbs acknowledges adds admits agrees argues asserts believes claims comments compares confirms contends declares denies disputes emphasizes endorses illustrates implies insists notes observes points out suggests
The Quotation Mrs. Brown said, “You must capitalize the first letter of the quotation if it is a complete thought” (Brown). Mr. Smith was talking to Mrs. Hoover about not always capitalizing quotations. When it isn’t a complete thought, capitalization “is not needed” (Smith).
Citation • The citation is the author’s last name and the page number (if available). • It comes right after the quotation, but it must be put before the period! • So and So said, “Listen to the teacher” (So).
Explanation • Don’t just leave your quote hanging! • You must explain your quote for the reader.
Summary • Use a signal phrase to move your readers smoothly from your ideas to a direct quotation. • Vary your signal verbs and signal phrases. • Make sure the whole sentence is grammatically correct. • Cite! • Explain!
