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“must match the source document word for word” (“MLA”). Quote It! “must match the source document word for word” (“MLA”). Quotes use quotation marks Quotes also cite the source using proper MLA documentation

Sample Quote from a Primary or Secondary Source Katsa’s inner conflict is clear when she battles between what she knows to be right and what is her duty: "Katsa couldn't say where the notion had come from, but once it pushed its way into her mind, it would not leave. What might she be capable of - if she acted of her own volition and outside of Randa's domain? It was something she thought about, something to distract herself as she broke fingers for Randa and twisted men's arms from their sockets" (Cashore 30). Page number where quote is found

Paraphrases also cite the source using proper MLA documentation Paraphrase It! No quotation marks Writing from a source material and putting it into your own words; usually equal in length to the original quote (“MLA”). Paraphrases also cite the source using proper MLA documentation

Paraphrase It! Remember: Take the direct quote and use your own words. It should now be about the same length and still be cited.

Paraphrase It! Here is the DIRECT QUOTE: "No. I believe in free will. I think we make our own decisions and carry out our own actions. And our actions have consequences. The world is what we make it. But I think sometimes we can ask God to help us and He will. Sometimes I think He looks down and says, 'Wow, look what those idiots are up to now: I guess I better help them along a little'“ (Grant 470). Quote = 71 words

Still must use citation! Paraphrase It! Here is the PARAPHRASE: Astrid wants Sam to know that she believes in both God and free will and with free will can come the consequences of those choices . She also tells Sam that sometimes God realizes that humans leave the world to fall apart, but she believes that if she just asks for help, that is why God is there—to help. (Grant 470). Still must use citation! Paraphrase = 59 words

Summaries also cite the source using proper MLA documentation Summarize It! No quotation marks Writing from a source material, capturing the general idea and putting it into your own words; usually MUCH shorter than the original quote (“MLA”). Summaries also cite the source using proper MLA documentation

Summarize It! “‘Coraline?’ the woman said. ‘Is that you?’ And then she turned around. Her eyes were big black buttons. ‘Lunchtime, Coraline,’ said the woman. This is a DIRECT QUOTE ‘Who are you?’ asked Coraline. Note citation ‘I’m your other mother,’ said the woman (Gaiman 28). Summarize It!

Coraline realizes for the first time that she has another mother (Gaiman 24). Note citation This is a SUMMARY Original Quote: 35 words Summary: 11 words Summarize It!