5. Weaving In Quotations
A. Search for at least two (2) quotations from the movie
you plan to use, along with other facts or details from the movie you plan to use to
prove your points. Review the class handout on incorporating quotes in order to
make them “integrated” rather than “stand alone.”
Note: Carefully note the http: address that you find the quotes on, the date
you looked up the quotes, the names of the writer and director, and the name
and page and scene (if possible ) of the particular scene in which the quotes
are found.
The way you site a source can vary, depending on what you write in your sentences.
| Citation without an author in a signal phrase | |
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For example:
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"Sometimes educational videos aren't well-written." Instructional materials need to be chosen carefully because"Sometimes a particular video isn't the best idea in the world"(Birdow 2).
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| Citation with an author in a signal phrase | |
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For example:
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According to Birdow, "...[video] isn't the best idea in the world" (2).
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The Last of the Mohican movie script can be found at http://www.mohicanpress.com
B. Read the info about how and when to use quotations at the following site. http://library.sfcc.spokane.cc.wa.us/guides/quotingMLAstyle.stm
C. For each of your two (2) integrated (not "stand-alone") quotations from the movie,
write a sentence for each one which includes not only the heart of the quote but also
the point you are making with the quote.
D. Look up how to incorporate quotes from class notes.
D. Cite the source after the quote.
E. Highlight the quotes and citation in your rough draft
© P Carnie, February 2003
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