Integrating Sources Into Your Writing

Integrating Sources Into Your Writing

Adapted from The St Martin’s Handbook

Directions

Read through each slide and take notes on new or helpful information. There will be some comprehension check questions throughout the lesson.

Open Ended

In your opinion, when are integrated sources most helpful when reading other people's writing?

Multiple Choice

I want to emphasize an author's expert opinion. I should:

• Quote

• Paraphrase

• Summarize

Multiple Choice

I want to incorporate details from a source paragraph. I should:

• Quote

• Paraphrase

• Summarize

Multiple Choice

I want to show that an author's opinion challenges others in the field. I should:

• Quote

• Paraphrase

• Summarize

Multiple Choice

I want to highlight the main point of a source. I should:

• Quote

• Paraphrase

• Summarize

Multiple Choice

I want to use a respected authority whose opinions support my ideas. I should:

• Quote

• Paraphrase

• Summarize

Multiple Choice

How many long/block quotes should be included in a 750-1000 word research paper?

• 0-1

• 2-3

• 4+

Your essay should not have more than 1 long/block quote

If you utilize more than one block quote, you won't have any room for your own thoughts and argument on the topic.

Open Ended

Explain plagiarism in your own words: