Integrating and Analyzing Quotes Why use quotes in
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Integrating and Analyzing Quotes
Why use quotes in an essay? Whom do you trust?
Why use quotes in an essay? Whom do you trust? When faced with the question, most people choose the doctor as opposed to the clown as someone they trust. Doctors are required to complete years of schooling/training and are required to take an oath. The white lab coat, the stethoscope, and the posture are symbols that we associate with credibility.
Why use quotes in an essay? Whom do you trust? Just as the doctor’s attire of a stethoscope and lab coat symbolizes credibility, a writer can use tools such as specific quotes from a text, the format of the paper, and correct punctuation/grammar to help convince the audience (the readers) that he is a credible writer.
Why use quotes in an essay? The credibility of the argument A writer should use specific quotes from the text to support her point. It’s not enough to just explain an idea. Instead, use the actual words—a quote—from the book to help establish an argument.
How should I format the quotes? Think of the Quote Sandwich First, you have to introduce the quote. This is your top piece of bread. Second, use the quote. This is the “good stuff” in the middle of your sandwich. Third, analyze the quote. This is your bottom piece of bread.
How do you use quotes a SAQ? Think of the parts of the sandwich! Bread on top Good stuff in the middle Bread on bottom Introduce quote Quote Commentary on quote
Structure for Analysis Paragraph The first sentence should introduce the title and author. The next few sentences should provide some general information leading up to the quote. Right before the quote, use a signal phrase: The author explains, shows, states, argues, illustrates… Chose and insert a meaningful quote. After the quote, provide a few sentences of commentary. Refer back to the reading log. The student may be able to use something she’s already written—something that was in the right column.
Step 1: Introduce the author and book Never assume that your audience already knows the work that you referring to even if the audience is your professor. Instead, imagine your audience is anyone on campus who may come across your work. Dr. Torres explains in his article “Bad Dude Syndrome” that _______.
Step Three: Chose a meaningful quote and introduce it by using a signal phrase A signal phrase is group of words that signals that a quote will be introduced According to Dr. Torres, “__________” (50). Dr. Torres states, “_____________” (35). Dr. Torres complicates matters further when he writes that “_____” (56). The author demonstrates this concept “____” (4). Notice that the page number goes in parentheses followed by punctuation. Adapted from: Graff, Gerald And Cathy Birkenstein. They Say, I Say. New York: Norton and Company. 2006. Print.
Avoid the following mistakes Failing to introduce the title of the work and the author. Starting a sentence or (paragraph) with a quote. Remember, you need to introduce the quote using a signal phrase. Ending a paragraph with a quote. Remember, you need to follow every quote with some of your own commentary or analysis. (This is the bottom piece of bread to your sandwich!)
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