Quoting a Text

Mastering the Art of Quoting Text

Learn how to properly quote text and attribute sources in your work to avoid plagiarism and give credit where it's due.

Mastering Attribution

When quoting text, use quotation marks and provide the source. Example: According to The World’s Most Majestic Mountains, Mt. Everest is over 60 million years old.

• Copy exact words
• Use quotation marks
• Include source

Multiple Choice

What is the recommended way to quote text and provide the source?

• Use quotation marks and provide the source

• Use italics and provide the source

• Use bold font and provide the source

• Use underline and provide the source

Quoting Text

Trivia: The recommended way to quote text and provide the source is by using quotation marks. It is important to accurately attribute the source to avoid plagiarism. Other options like using italics, bold font, or underline are not the standard practice for quoting text. Remember to always provide the source when quoting someone else's words.

Mastering Attribution

Learn how to properly attribute quotes and sources in your writing. Use sentence starters like 'According to the author of ____________, ' and 'The author stated that ___________.' Remember to use quotation marks and punctuation correctly.

Multiple Choice

What are some sentence starters to properly attribute quotes and sources in writing?

• According to the author of Quoting Text: Mastering the Art of Attribution,

• The author stated that

• How can you properly attribute quotes and sources in writing?

• Why is it important to use sentence starters when attributing quotes and sources in writing?

Proper Attribution:

• According to the author of Quoting Text: Mastering the Art of Attribution,
• The author stated that

Mastering Attribution

Learn how to properly quote text and attribute sources in your writing. Use sentence starters and punctuation to accurately cite information. Example: On page 7, the text says, "Rainforests cover less than 3% of the Earth’s area, but they are home to more than half of Earth’s land animals."

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of using sentence starters and punctuation when quoting text and attributing sources?

• To accurately cite information

• To make the text more readable

• To add unnecessary details

• To confuse the reader

Using Sentence Starters and Punctuation

• To accurately cite information: Sentence starters and punctuation help attribute sources and give credit to the original authors.
• To make the text more readable: Using sentence starters and punctuation improves the flow and clarity of the quoted text.

Mastering Attribution

Learn the art of attribution and the importance of doing what is right. Gain insights from Martin Luther King, Jr. and understand the significance of his quote: 'The time is always right to do what is right.' Discover how to properly attribute quotes and use sentence starters like 'According to the text' to provide accurate information.

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s quote: 'The time is always right to do what is right'?

• Understanding the importance of attribution

• Learning the art of doing what is right

• Gaining insights from Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Discovering how to properly attribute quotes

Gaining Insights from MLK

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s quote: 'The time is always right to do what is right' emphasizes the importance of taking action and doing what is morally right, regardless of the circumstances. It serves as a reminder to stand up for justice and equality, even when it may be challenging or unpopular.