The MLA Art of Quoting: The extended version

The MLA Art of Quoting

The Extended Version Director's Cut with teacher's commentary

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​Today this is used as a Pre-Test: What do you already know?

Multiple Choice

What is an "in-text citation"?

• A reference within your writing that identifies the original source.

• A reference within your writing that is general information about an author.

• A reference within your writing that is a general location of any outside source.

Why do we need in-text citations?

1. To avoid plagiarism

2. To inform readers about the origin of the source used

What are the two items (if available) used for MLA in-text citations?

• Author's Last name

• The page number where text is used

• These items are put into parentheses

• EXAMPLE: (Smith 70). **

  **This assumes the source has a page number

Multiple Select

Check the qualities of Effective Evidence.

• Provides some information about the topic, but the reader may have to make inferences (make their own connections)

• Provides enough wording from the source along with the writer's thoughts so that the reader does not need to infer (make their own connections)

• Uses the writer's own experience or opinion in place of evidence from a source

• Comes from a reliable source related to the topic

• Directly related to supporting the point the writer is trying to make

What's the difference between Quoting, Summarizing and Paraphrasing?

• Quoting---involves copying short sentences or passages from the original text word-for-word and places copied wording within “quotation marks”

• Paraphrasing---involves putting a section of a text into your own words, changes the words and phrasing of the original text, but keeps the original meaning of the text

• Summarizing --involves stating the main ideas of a text into your own words, presenting a general overview of the author's main idea in the text

Direct quotes are placed within quotation marks (" ")

Example:

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"It is ridiculous to borrow someone's items without them knowing, and becoming enraged when they're reprimanded for stealing" (Ling 20).

Paraphrasing---involves putting a section of a text into your own words, changes the words and phrasing of the original text, but keeps the original meaning of the text

Example:

It is foolish for someone to use someone else's things without consent and then being angry when they are penalized for robbery (Ling 20).

Summarizing --involves stating the main ideas of a text into your own words, presenting a general overview of the author's main idea in the text, so usually much shorter than the original text

Example:

Ling discusses the ludicrous way people become upset when they are punished for borrowing without asking (Ling 20).

Here are what each looks like:

• This is a Direct Quote: "It is ridiculous to borrow someone's items without them knowing, and becoming enraged when they're reprimanded for stealing" (Ling 20).

• This is the direct quote Paraphrased: It is foolish for someone to use someone else's things without consent and then being angry when they are penalized for robbery (Ling 20).

• This is the direct quote Summarized: Ling discusses the ludicrous way people become upset when they are punished for borrowing without asking (Ling 20).

Time to apply what you learned today!

(Yes, you may use your notes!)

Multiple Choice

What is this an example of?

"People should remember the most important aspect of school is learning" (Cheslo 22).

• Paraphrase

• Summary

• Direct Quote

Multiple Choice

Original text: Animals that are of a pure breed could develop digestive issues or cancer by being given food meant for human consumption during any time human owners eat (Clarins 90).

Based on the original text, what is the following an example of?

Purebred animals should never be fed food from the table (Clarins 90).

• Paraphrase

• Summary

• Direct Quote

Multiple Choice

What is this an example of?

Some people say the importance of getting at least eight hours of sleep every night cannot be understated, and drinking at least 64 ounces of water everyday helps with overall health. Water and sleep are very important.

• Paraphrase

• Plagiarism

• Direct Quote

Multiple Choice

True or False:

You only have to use quotation marks when you use a direct quote, both before and after the quote.

• True/ es verdad

• False/ falso

• Maybe

That's it! This experience counts as an Exit Ticket and a Pre-Test!

Remember to study because you pass based on what you can do with the skills, not just checking a box and forgetting the skills.