1. How to format citations: Follow this format when DIRECTLY quoting from a source: “words that are taken from text” (page-NUMBER ONLY). Quotations- words from text-quotations- parenthesis-number-parenthesis-end mark Just a note: “parenthesIs” is just one ( ParenthesEs is the pair ()

2. From “Through the Tunnel”  The most grown-up thing Jerry does is when “He rushed to the bathroom, thinking she must not see his face with bloodstains” (13). I this this is a grown-up thing to do because he doesn’t need his mother’s comfort or worry. He can handle it himself.  The most childish thing Jerry does is when, “He rushed to the bathroom, thinking she must not see his face with bloodstains” (13). I think this is childish because he can only express his emotions through crying.

3. When Quoting Dialogue  It can get confusing…keep in mind that you MUST have an even number of total quotation marks.  If the dialogue is the ONLY portion you are quoting, complete it as you would any other citation.  It is an example of his mother’s worry when Jerry’s mom says, “I shouldn’t overdo things, darling, if I were you”(13).

4. When the dialogue is only PART of the entire quote… Use double “ at the start and end. Use single ‘ around the spoken words  This is when you must count the total number of quotation marks. You might use 1,2, or 3 at a time. In the end, you should have an even number of ‘ marks.  It is an example of Jerry’s desire to please his mom when the story says, “’ Oh, No!’ he said quickly, smiling at her out of that unfailing impulse of contrition- a sort of chivalry”(15).