Integrating Quotes Effectively in Essays

Why are quotations considered valuable additions to your writing?

• They confuse the reader.

• They add credibility and support to your claims.

• They make your writing longer.

• They are required by all style guides.

What did Purdue University's online Writing Lab say about quotations?

• They are only useful in creative writing.

• They should be avoided in formal writing.

• They serve many purposes, including adding support to your claims.

• They are unnecessary in academic writing.

What is the first technique for using direct quotations effectively?

• Use a long quotation.

• Introduce your quotation with a signal phrase.

• Avoid using quotations.

• Place the quotation at the end of the paragraph.

Which of the following is an example of a signal phrase?

• In my opinion

• For example

• In conclusion

• According to Jane Doe

What is the second technique for using direct quotations effectively?

• Avoid using signal phrases.

• Use a quotation without citing it.

• Cite your quotation accurately.

• Use multiple quotations in one sentence.

Which style guides are mentioned for citing quotations?

• Turabian, Bluebook, ACS

• IEEE, AMA, Vancouver

• Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge

• APA, MLA, Chicago

What is the third technique for using direct quotations effectively?

• Use quotations only in the conclusion.

• Follow up on the quotation to integrate it into your paragraph.

• Use a quotation at the beginning of every paragraph.

• Avoid explaining the quotation.

What is the purpose of a transition sentence after a quotation?

• To weave the quotation into the paragraph and clarify its purpose.

• To summarize the entire paragraph.

• To confuse the reader.

• To introduce a new topic.

What should you do after introducing and citing a quotation?

• Delete it.

• Ignore it.

• Follow up on it to explain its relevance.

• Use another quotation immediately.

What are the three techniques for using direct quotations effectively?

• Analyze, Interpret, Conclude

• Introduce, Cite, Follow up

• Write, Edit, Proofread

• Summarize, Paraphrase, Quote