Communication

ASSIGNMENT 3: Integrating Quotations

Learning Target (Curricular Competencies): 

  • Use acknowledgements and citations to recognize intellectual property rights.


It is okay to use the words of others at times. Just don't forget to give them credit or it will be plagiarizing!

There are three basic rules to follow when choosing quotations:
(Note: a quotation is not just when you quote a character—it is also when you quote text)

  1. Use quotations when another writer’s words are memorable and will make your paper more interesting.
  2. Use quotations when another writer’s words can say something better than you.
  3. Use quotations when you want add authority to your paper. Basically, you are providing proof that what you are arguing is true.

Learning Targets: Integrate quotes into a body of work using MLA style and use a works cited tool. 

Tasks:

1. Read carefully this handout on Integrating Quotes. 

Here's a summarized example of using quotes in writing:

For Example

MLA format follows the author page # method of in-text citation. This means that the author's last name and the page number(s) from which the quotation or paraphrase is taken must appear in the text, and a complete reference should appear on your Works Cited page. The author's name may appear either in the sentence itself or in parentheses following the quotation or paraphrase, but the page number(s) should always appear in the parentheses, not in the text of your sentence.

In-text citation: (look for author and page #)

  • Wordsworth stated that Romantic poetry was marked by a "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (263).
  • Romantic poetry is characterized by the "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (Wordsworth 263).
  • Wordsworth extensively explored the role of emotion in the creative process (263).

The works cited:

Wordsworth, William. Lyrical Ballads. London: Oxford U.P., 1967. Print.

2. Download this "2.3 Integrating Quotations" to and complete the worksheet to practice integrating quotes. 

Assessment:  Below you will find the exemplary criteria used to assess the assignment.  

Learning Target: (Exemplary 6/6): Exemplary comprehension of the task and clear accomplishment of the objective. All  tasks are complete, organized as specified, and thoughtful.

 Written Expression:  Exemplary (6/6):  Sentence structure and vocabulary are varied, skillfully written, and carefully chosen.  Work has been proofread and there are few or no errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar. Content contributes to the central idea and makes insightful connections with logical organization.

Submission

Use the "2.3 Integrating Quotations" link on the main page of this section of the course to upload your assignment to your teacher for marking.