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Quote!. Oh My!. Summary!. Oh My!. Paraphrase!. Oh My!. Quote It!. “must match the source document word for word” (“MLA”). Quotes use quotation marks. Quotes also cite the source using proper MLA documentation. Sample Quote from a Primary or Secondary Source.

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  1. Quote! Oh My! Summary! Oh My! Paraphrase! Oh My!

  2. Quote It! “must match the source document word for word” (“MLA”). Quotes use quotation marks Quotes also cite the source using proper MLA documentation

  3. Sample Quote from a Primary or Secondary Source Katsa’s inner conflict is clear when she battles between what she knows to be right and what is her duty: "Katsa couldn't say where the notion had come from, but once it pushed its way into her mind, it would not leave. What might she be capable of - if she acted of her own volition and outside of Randa's domain? It was something she thought about, something to distract herself as she broke fingers for Randa and twistedmen's arms from their sockets" (Cashore 30). Page number where quote is found

  4. Paraphrase It! Writing from a source material and putting it into your own words; usually equal in length to the original quote (“MLA”). No quotation marks Paraphrases also cite the source using proper MLA documentation

  5. Paraphrase It! Remember: Take the direct quote and use your own words. It should now be about the same length and still be cited.

  6. Paraphrase It! Here is theDIRECT QUOTE: "No. I believe in free will. I think we make our own decisions and carry out our own actions. And our actions have consequences. The world is what we make it. But I think sometimes we can ask God to help us and He will. Sometimes I think He looks down and says, 'Wow, look what those idiots are up to now: I guess I better help them along a little'“ (Grant 470). Quote = 71 words

  7. Paraphrase It! Here is thePARAPHRASE: Astrid wants Sam to know that she believes in both God and free will and with free will can come the consequences of those choices . She also tells Sam that sometimes God realizes that humans leave the world to fall apart, but she believes that if she just asks for help, that is why God is there—to help. (Grant 470). Still must use citation! Paraphrase = 59 words

  8. Summarize It! No quotation marks Writing from a source material, capturing the general idea and putting it into your own words; usually MUCH shorter than the original quote (“MLA”). Summaries also cite the source using proper MLA documentation

  9. “‘Coraline?’ the woman said. ‘Is that you?’ And then she turned around. Her eyes were big black buttons. ‘Lunchtime, Coraline,’ said the woman. This is aDIRECT QUOTE ‘Who are you?’ asked Coraline. Note citation ‘I’m your other mother,’ said the woman (Gaiman 28). Summarize It!

  10. Coraline realizes for the first time that she has another mother (Gaiman 24). Note citation This is aSUMMARY Original Quote: 35 words Summary: 11 words Summarize It!

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