The Writing Centre  StFX University  1 The Writing Centre Saint Francis Xavier University Antigonish, Nova Scotia Integrating Sources

The Writing Centre  StFX University  2 The Paper All good writers know they will have experience stages in the writing process: planning researching organizing writing rewriting editing proofreading

The Writing Centre  StFX University  3 Simple (working) Thesis Statement: Make a statement Defend / support your statement _________________________ BECAUSE 1)___________________________ 2)___________________________ 3)___________________________

The Writing Centre  StFX University  4 Simple (working) Thesis Statement: Make a statement Defend / support your statement Chaucer uses the theme of social justice BECAUSE or TO 1) show the divisions in class 2) subtly make readers aware of the injustice 3) offer solutions Example

The Writing Centre  StFX University  5 Take a Stand Religious tension in society creates ….. The narrator sets the tone in “The General Prologue” and, thus, focuses the reader’s attention on (characteristic) of the Miller. Wage inequity is caused by gender stereotyping and traditionally male- dominated workplaces.

The Writing Centre  StFX University  6 Main Idea Main point Sub point Introduction Thesis Statement Conclusion

The Writing Centre  StFX University  7 Essentials of Every Paragraph SAY IT SUPPORT IT EXPLAIN IT

The Writing Centre  StFX University  8 Integrating quotations MLA Joseph Gibaldi notes that a topic sentence should clearly and accurately introduce the quotation (109). Effective quotations are “used selectively” (109) and are “as brief as possible” (109). APA Gibaldi (2003) notes that a topic sentence should clearly and accurately introduce the quotation. Effective quotations are “used selectively” (p. 109) and are “as brief as possible” (109).

The Writing Centre  StFX University  9 Guidelines Use your own voice for the thesis and topic sentences. (SAY IT) Select quotations that fit your message. Integrate quotations smoothly. (SUPPORT IT) Defend the significance of the quotation in your own voice. (EXPLAIN IT)

The Writing Centre  StFX University  10 Documenting Support the points you have made in your paper and acknowledge the source of your ideas Provide references for your reader Eliminate any chances of plagiarizing

The Writing Centre  StFX University  11 Use the library!

The Writing Centre  StFX University  12 Troyka adds that “ depending too heavily on quotations gives your readers... the impression that you haven’t bothered to develop your own thinking and are letting other people do your talking” (168). Quick Access

The Writing Centre  StFX University  13 Effective Transitions The narrator says, “ ……” ( ), Boring, overused The narrator agrees …. argues …. asserts …. demonstrates ….. defends ….. disagrees ……. notes …… states …… (Quick Access, p. 177)

The Writing Centre  StFX University  14 Punctuation for Introducing Quotations Use a comma after a verb that introduces a quotation. Smith concludes, “The solution is elusive; years of research are still required” (32).

The Writing Centre  StFX University  15 Punctuation for Introducing Quotations Use NO punctuation if the introductory phrase ends with “that.” Smith emphasizes the need for patience, noting that “... years of research are still required” (32).

The Writing Centre  StFX University  16 Punctuation for Introducing Quotations Use a colon after a complete sentence that introduces a quotation. Smith implies that the answer will nor come quickly: “The solution is elusive; years of research are still required” (32).

The Writing Centre  StFX University  17 Integrating Quotations The tension builds when Brutus accuses Cassius of accepting bribes. He states, “Let me tell you Cassius …..” ( ). The tension builds when Brutus accuses Cassius of accepting bribes: “Let me tell you Cassius …..” ( ). Stronger, more direct

The Writing Centre  StFX University  18 Integrating Quotations and Paraphrases The Duke, disguised as a friar, gets a woman named Mariana to take Isabel’s place. This is one example of how the Duke plans just as a director would do. The Duke, disguised as a friar, gets a woman named Mariana to take Isabel’s place. Here the Duke acts like a skilled director. Sharper, less wordy

The Writing Centre  StFX University  19 Integrating Quotations Hawking is at heart a rational empiricist, “I think there is a universe out there waiting to be investigated and understood” (44) Quotation simply dropped in Hawking is at heart a rational empiricist: “I think there is a universe out there waiting to be investigated and understood” (44) Quotation fits grammatically

The Writing Centre  StFX University  20 Integrating Quotations Quote fragments and integrate into the text. The narrator refers to the Squire as “ A lovere and a lusty bachelor” (Chaucer line 80).

The Writing Centre  StFX University  21 Smooth Fit Toyka suggests: “After writing a sentence that contains a quotations, read it aloud to hear whether the language flows smoothly and gracefully” (169).

The Writing Centre  StFX University  22 Main Idea Main point Sub point Final product Introduction Conclusion

The Writing Centre  StFX University  23 Taking (stealing) another person’s words or ideas, intentionally or unintentionally, and using them as your own. Plagiarism

The Writing Centre  StFX University  24 Types of Plagiarism Intentional – Using other’s words or ideas as your own with incomplete or no references

The Writing Centre  StFX University  25 Types of Plagiarism Unintentional Not fully understanding the material (patchwork) Not fully understanding the need to cite sources (cut and paste)

The Writing Centre  StFX University  26 “But I didn’t realize…” It is still plagiarism!

The Writing Centre  StFX University  27 How to Avoid Plagiarizing? Keep track of all your resource material and necessary documentation. Quote judiciously. Quote properly/ Use quotation marks to indicate the exact words from your source. Document accurately.

The Writing Centre  StFX University  28 Tutorial /

The Writing Centre  StFX University  29 Check your Accuracy “Her gift of love to Nicholas is literal. ”

The Writing Centre  StFX University  30 Begin the Works Cited on a new page. Begin each entry flush on the left margin; indent subsequent lines. Double space the entire list. Works Cited

The Writing Centre  StFX University  31 Works Cited Chaucer, Geoffrey. The General Prologue. The Canterbury Tales. The Norton Anthology of English Literature. Gen. ed., M.H. Abrams. 4 th ed. Vol. 1 New York: Norton, vols.

The Writing Centre  StFX University  32 Gibaldi, Joseoph. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 6 th ed. New York: MLA, Harvey, Michael. “Effective Quoting.” The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing. Indianapolis: Hackett, Sept < quoting.html>.

The Writing Centre  StFX University  33 Troyka, Lynn Quitman. Simon and Schuster Quick Access Reference for Writers. 2 nd Cdn. ed. Toronto: Pearson, 2004.

The Writing Centre  StFX University  34 It Is Your Paper Your name is on the cover. Make it yours by:  Planning  Researching  Drafting  Writing  Editing  Proofreading Final Product

The Writing Centre  StFX University  35 Rating your Paper ct/student/CSU-EPTScoringGuide.htm ct/student/CSU-EPTScoringGuide.htm