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Notes about Quotes

Notes about Quotes. WHY use quotes at all?. Paraphrasing wouldn't do it justice *Note, even if you paraphrase, you still must cite! Example (i.e. literary analysis, book review, etc.) To provide context for an intensive analysis of a short excerpt (i.e. literary analysis)

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Notes about Quotes

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  1. Notes about Quotes

  2. WHY use quotes at all? • Paraphrasing wouldn't do it justice • *Note, even if you paraphrase, you still must cite! • Example (i.e. literary analysis, book review, etc.) • To provide context for an intensive analysis of a short excerpt (i.e. literary analysis) • Strengthen your argument with credible source

  3. What does it need? “For instance Dr. Willy Weather, a weather specialist at Standford University, was quoted saying, ‘Sandy has claimed more lives than any of us expected, and seems to be continuing to do so*’”(72). This is a quote that ends the article. All over New York, people lost power.”

  4. What does it need? "'Sandy has claimed more lives than any of us expected, and seems to be continuing to do so,' (72). This quote adds to why Sandy is a bad storm."

  5. What does it need? "''Sandy (this quote ends the article) has claimed more lives than any of us expected, and seems to be continuing to do so,' (72). In fact, not only has it surpassed their expectations, but it has caused more deaths than both Hurricane Irene and Katrina."

  6. The Quote "Sandwich" • Lead-In Sentence(s) • Provides context • Signals quote is coming • "Evidential" transition words help: "for instance," "for example," or "in fact" • Quote • Succinct • Directly relevant to point • Analysis/connecting Sentence(s) • Makes connection to significance FOR the reader • Moves reader from quote to your own point

  7. Break Down Lead in: For instance Dr. Willy Weather, a weather specialist at Standford University, was quoted saying, Quote: "Sandy has claimed more lives than any of us expected, and seems to be continuing to do so" (72). Analysis/connection: In fact, not only has it surpassed their expectations, but it has caused more deaths than both Hurricane Irene and Katrina.

  8. Example. Let's watch Colbert demonstrate.

  9. Tips for Lead In • Transition: "in fact," "for example," etc. • If purpose is to enhance credibility (i.e. research), show credibility of source • If from a story (ie literary analysis), explain significant context of situation (whatever is necessary to understand quote) • Tip: Lead In's can be more than one sentence!

  10. Helpful Formulas for Analysis/Connecting Sentence Analysis ___ and ___ (action word)'s that (point you’re making). • Example: "Quote blah blah," (72). The "blah" and "blah" in this excerpt demonstratesthatMs. Z wants the readers to focus on only the structure of the sentence.

  11. Helpful Formulas for Analysis/Connecting Sentence Interpretation of Facts If (stat/factfrom quote), then (connection to point). • Example: “Study shows blah” (3). If blah, thenthis is the point I’m trying to make.

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