Mastering the Art of Integrating Textual Evidence
Integrating Textual
Evidence
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Make quotes count
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You should use quotes sparingly to keep the quotes impactful that are
used in the writing. In other words, use it if you absolutely have to
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Copy quotes correctly
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Keep the exactness (verbatim) of the quote
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Your words first
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Avoid beginning or ending a paragraph with a quote
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Remember you are the writer, the paper should be written mainly by
you
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Keep quotes short
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Keep your quotes to a single sentence; if you need more information
then you should paraphrase it
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When using quotes, lead your reader into the quote as well as
lead out.
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You never want to “plop” the quote into the sentence without
any explanation
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Blend each of the following quotes seamlessly into a sentence
that you create. You should NOT begin the quote with, “Ford
said, ‘.....’”. Be more creative than that!
Example:
“I will love the light for it shows me the way. Yet I will
endure the darkness because it shows me the stars.” Og Mandino
This is a stand alone quote.
Embedded (Blended):
Even though times may be difficult, it is
important to be positive and “love the light for it shows me the way
[while] endur[ing] the darkness because it shows me the stars,” said
Mandino (44).
Excerpt from Knowles’s
A Separate Peace
“During the Winter Carnival, Finny stands up on the
table and dances, even with his cast. ‘It was his
wildest demonstration of himself, of himself in the
kind of world he loved; it was his choreography of
peace’” (Knowles 128).
Directions: Take a portion of this excerpt and write
a sentence embedding the portion you chose.
“During the Winter Carnival, Finny stands up
on the table and dances, even with his cast. ‘It
was his wildest demonstration of himself, of
himself in the kind of world he loved; it was his
choreography of peace’” (Knowles 128).
Example of the quote properly embedded
During the Winter Carnival, Finny stands up on
the table to dance with the “wildest
demonstration of himself” in order to show the
others “his choreography of peace” writes
Knowles (128).
Directions: With the quote provided, create
a lead out to embed the quote completely.
George describes the pain associated with being a ranch
hand by claiming, “Guys like us, that work on ranches, are
the loneliest guys in the world. They got no family. They
don't belong no place…. They ain't got nothing to look
ahead to” ___________________________(Steinbeck 8).
When incorporating textual evidence into your writing, it is crucial to use quotes strategically, ensuring they enhance your argument. By leading readers into and out of quotes seamlessly, and blending them into your sentences creatively, you can maintain the integrity and impact of the original text. Remember to keep the quotes short, accurate, and relevant, while primarily focusing on expressing your own thoughts and analysis in the paper.
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Integrating Textual Evidence
Make quotes count You should use quotes sparingly to keep the quotes impactful that are used in the writing. In other words, use it if you absolutely have to Copy quotes correctly Keep the exactness (verbatim) of the quote Your words first Avoid beginning or ending a paragraph with a quote Remember you are the writer, the paper should be written mainly by you Keep quotes short Keep your quotes to a single sentence; if you need more information then you should paraphrase it
When using quotes, lead your reader into the quote as well as lead out. You never want to plop the quote into the sentence without any explanation Blend each of the following quotes seamlessly into a sentence that you create. You should NOT begin the quote with, Ford said, ..... . Be more creative than that!
Example: I will love the light for it shows me the way. Yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars. Og Mandino This is a stand alone quote. Embedded (Blended): Even though times may be difficult, it is important to be positive and love the light for it shows me the way [while] endur[ing] the darkness because it shows me the stars, said Mandino (44).
Excerpt from Knowless A Separate Peace During the Winter Carnival, Finny stands up on the table and dances, even with his cast. It was his wildest demonstration of himself, of himself in the kind of world he loved; it was his choreography of peace (Knowles 128).
Directions: Take a portion of this excerpt and write a sentence embedding the portion you chose. During the Winter Carnival, Finny stands up on the table and dances, even with his cast. It was his wildest demonstration of himself, of himself in the kind of world he loved; it was his choreography of peace (Knowles 128).
Example of the quote properly embedded During the Winter Carnival, Finny stands up on the table to dance with the wildest demonstration of himself in order to show the others his choreography of peace writes Knowles (128).
Directions: With the quote provided, create a lead out to embed the quote completely. George describes the pain associated with being a ranch hand by claiming, Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world. They got no family. They don't belong no place . They ain't got nothing to look ahead to ___________________________(Steinbeck 8).
