USING QUOTES & CITATIONS A Great Writing Skill

Quotes Should Fit Right In Mention WHO said it (use Signal Phrase). Quote it exactly as they said it. Cite where you found it (author page). Explain what it means, and how it applies to what you are writing about. Mention WHO said it (use Signal Phrase). Quote it exactly as they said it. Cite where you found it (author page). Explain what it means, and how it applies to what you are writing about.

Mention Who Said It Introduce your quote with a signal phrase. Use a variety of signal phrases to keep your writing interesting. Introduce your quote with a signal phrase. Use a variety of signal phrases to keep your writing interesting.

Mention Who Said It According to (Author), “ As (Author) goes on the explain, “ Characterized by (Author), the U.S. is “ As one critic points out, “ (Author) believes that “ (Author) claims that “ In the words of (Author), “ According to (Author), “ As (Author) goes on the explain, “ Characterized by (Author), the U.S. is “ As one critic points out, “ (Author) believes that “ (Author) claims that “ In the words of (Author), “

Quote it Exactly Whatever is between quote marks should be exactly as they said it. Any changes MUST BE in square brackets: [l]ittle letters or [C]apital letters, for example. Anytime you delete some words from a quote use an ellipsis... to show where words were removed. Whatever is between quote marks should be exactly as they said it. Any changes MUST BE in square brackets: [l]ittle letters or [C]apital letters, for example. Anytime you delete some words from a quote use an ellipsis... to show where words were removed.

“Kids would much rather we found ways to discuss those tough issues than to pretend they don’t exist.” Page 29 “Kids would much rather we found ways to discuss those tough issues than to pretend they don’t exist.” Page 29 #2Note Card

Chris Crutcher believes that, “[k]ids would much rather we found ways to discuss those tough issues than to pretend they don’t exist” (Randal 29). Chris Crutcher believes that, “[k]ids would much rather we found ways to discuss those tough issues than to pretend they don’t exist” (Randal 29). Introduce, Quote, Cite

Chris Crutcher believes that, “[k]ids would much rather we found ways to discuss those tough issues than to pretend they don’t exist” (Randal 29). Judging by Mr. Crutcher’s immense popularity with troubled teens, it seems that he has, indeed, found ways to talk about the tough issues that teens want to talk about. Explain After

Young people have more serious problems these days than their parents did. Yet parents and society want students to read the same cutesy books they used to read. These old books seem pointless to a generation dealing with AIDS, drugs and war. Chris Crutcher believes that, “[k]ids would much rather we found ways to discuss those tough issues than to pretend they don’t exist” (Randal 29). Judging by Mr. Crutcher’s immense popularity with troubled teens, it certainly seems that he has found ways to talk about the tough issues that teens want to talk about. Integrate, Build, Connect

Ways To Integrate Write carefully before and after quotes, Focus on and explain particular words, phrases and ideas from the quotes Build strong connections between your ideas and the quotes Let the quotes give you ideas Be smooth and serious and surprise yourself Write carefully before and after quotes, Focus on and explain particular words, phrases and ideas from the quotes Build strong connections between your ideas and the quotes Let the quotes give you ideas Be smooth and serious and surprise yourself