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TLQ for Quote Integration. Building Fluidity within a paragraph. TLQ. Transition: Use words from your blue book for reference Lead-In: provide context, paraphrase, or link to your topic sentence Quote: try to limit your quote to < 8 words. Why use a TLQ?. Attributes of an Effective TLQ
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TLQ for Quote Integration Building Fluidity within a paragraph
TLQ • Transition: Use words from your blue book for reference • Lead-In: provide context, paraphrase, or link to your topic sentence • Quote: try to limit your quote to < 8 words
Why use a TLQ? Attributes of an Effective TLQ • It builds a bridge between the topic sentence (or last commentary) and the quote • It sets context, addressing the: • Who • When • Where • Situation • It moves smoothly between subjects and proof (evidence/CD) • It moves coherently between subjects and proof (evidence/CD) • It allows the writer to cut down on the size of quotes through explanation. • Transitions always further the paragraph’s main idea • Keep the argument unified • Transitions rely on the situation, not just random