Quoting Accurately

Discuss the significance of providing page numbers when quoting directly from a text.

• Page numbers help in accurately citing the source and providing context for the quoted information.

• Page numbers are irrelevant in citations

• Page numbers are used for decorative purposes

• Page numbers are only needed for online sources

How can direct quotes help support your arguments in an essay?

• Direct quotes can confuse the reader and weaken the argument.

• Direct quotes can support arguments in an essay by providing evidence and credibility.

• Direct quotes are not relevant in supporting arguments in an essay.

• Direct quotes can be omitted as they add unnecessary length to the essay.

Which of the following demonstrates the correct format for integrating a quote into your writing?

• As Smith says, "Quoting is essential" (102).

• As Smith says, Quoting is essential (102).

• "As Smith says, Quoting is essential" (102).

• As Smith says, "Quoting is essential." (102)

If you are quoting a quote from a passage, it should be cited as:

• The author states, "Actually, madaam, only this very first area is ours," (Fleischman 41).

• The author states, "'Actually, madaam, only this very first area is ours,'" (Fleischman 41).

• The author states, Actually, madaam, only this very first area is ours. (Fleischman 41).

• The author states, 'Actually, madaam, only this very first area is ours,' (Fleischman 41).

If you are quoting from a source and you want to omit some words from the original quote, which of the following should you use?

• Parentheses ( )

• Brackets [ ]

• Ellipses ...

• A hyphen -

When integrating quotes into your writing, which of the following is NOT a correct way to introduce a quote?

• According to Smith...

• Smith argues that...

• Smith mentions...

• Smith believes not...

Which of the following is an example of a correct in-text citation for a book with two authors in MLA format?

• (Smith and Jones 45)

• (Smith & Jones 45)

• [Smith and Jones, p.45]

• {Smith, Jones, p.45}

Look at the quote. Match each part to its label. The author states, “The older you are, the younger you get when you move to the United States” (Fleischman 17).

• Citation

• (Fleischman 17)

• Author

• 17

• Page number

• The author states,

• Introduction to Evidence

• The older you are, the younger you get when you move to the United States

• Evidence

• Fleischman

Which of the following is NOT a reason to use quotes in your writing?

• To provide evidence for your argument.

• To increase the word count of your essay.

• To engage with the ideas of others.

• To accurately present a specific point of view.

What is the primary purpose of quoting accurately in academic writing?

• To ensure the original meaning is preserved

• To make the text longer

• To confuse the reader

• To avoid plagiarism