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Quoting in the Body of Your Essay

Quoting in the Body of Your Essay. To incorporate material from sources into your essay, you paraphrase the source, or you quote the source . Example: Quote.

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Quoting in the Body of Your Essay

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  1. Quoting in the Body of Your Essay To incorporate material from sources into your essay, you paraphrase the source, or you quote the source.

  2. Example: Quote “Students frequently overuse direct quotation in taking notes, and as a result they overuse quotations in the final [research] paper. Probably only about 10% of your final manuscript should appear as directly quoted matter. Therefore, you should strive to limit the amount of exact transcribing of source materials while taking notes” (Lester 46). Work Cited Lester, James D. Writing Research Papers. 2nd ed. (1976): 46-47. Print.

  3. Example: Quote with the 3 I’s __________ According to James D. Lester, author of Writing Research Papers,“students frequently overuse direct quotation in taking notes, and as a result they overuse quotations in the final [research] paper. Probably only about 10% of your final manuscript should appear as directly quoted matter. Therefore, you should strive to limit the amount of exact transcribing of source materials while taking notes” (46). Therefore, when students write their essays, they should paraphrase as often as possible and only use quotations when necessary. Then their work becomes more authentic. Work Cited Lester, James D. Writing Research Papers. 2nd ed. (1976): 46-47. Print. ___________ _________

  4. Notice The passage is enclosed in quotes. Since the author’s name is included in the paraphrase, you do not need an in-text citation, only the page number. The passage _____________________ _____________________; it reads like a complete, correct sentence. The quote is _____________,not patched on or dropped in the essay and left for the reader to figure out what it means.

  5. Combining Quotes and Paraphrases __________ According to James D. Lester, author of Writing Research Papers, in research papers students often quote excessively because “students frequently overuse direct quotation in taking notes.” Thus,it is essential to minimize the material recorded verbatim (46). Work Cited Lester, James D. Writing Research Papers. 2nd ed. (1976): 46-47. Print. __________ __________ Often, it is effective to paraphrase part of a passage, but necessary to include some of the author’s original wording Example:

  6. When should I quote? To make a particularly __________________ When a passage or point is particularly _______ __________ To include a particularly ___________________ Whenever your paraphrase just cannot capture the _______________

  7. How should I quote? • All quotes must be introduced, discussed, and woven into the text • A good rule of thumb: Don't let your quotes exceed ________ of your text

  8. Last Words of Advice Use quotes that best support your _________. Use the _________________ of your quote to connect back to and give support to your thesis. Remember a citation is a road map for your reader. You must give your reader (in this case your teacher) sound directions or the reader may get lost.

  9. Work Cited The Purdue OWL Family of Sites. The Writing Lab and OWL at Purdue and Purdue University, 26 Aug. 2005. Web. 25 Sept. 2008.

  10. Quoting Practice Directions: 1. Read the Washington Post article “Paper or Plastic?” at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/graphic/2007/10/03/GR2007100301385.html 2. Choose a thesis statement to defend: A. Consumers should use plastic bags instead of paper bags. B. Consumers should use paper bags instead of plastic bags. **Optional Challenge: Pick a side and create a thesis in using your own words.

  11. 3. Based on what you read in “Paper or Plastic?” choose 3 different reasons (3 different quotations) from the article to support your thesis. **Optional: Create a details statement. 4. Introduce, incorporate, and interpret the 3 different quotations so they prove your thesis. Create 1 mini-paragraph for each reason / quotation of support. You should have 3 mini paragraphs (about 2-3 sentences each) when you are finished. You are encouraged to combine paraphrasing with your quoting to improve the overall flow of ideas. 5. Cite your quotations! **Optional Challenge: Create an entire mini-essay with introduction, 3 mini-paragraphs, and conclusion. 6. Submit thesis statement and mini-paragraphs as one document to turnitin.com under “Quoting Practice” assignment.

  12. If the Work Cited info looks like this: “More Than Meets The Eye: Paper or Plastic.” Washington Post. Washington Post Company, 2008. Web. 8 Aug. 2009. What will your in-text citation look like? _________________________

  13. Make sure to… Submit your thesis statement and mini-paragraphs as one document on Turnitin.com under “Quoting Practice.” It is always a good idea to have a paper copy to turn in to class on the due date.

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