Titles and Authors
True or False: The first time you mention an author or source, you should give his or her full name.
True
If you say an IDEA from a source in your own words, do you have to give the source credit (with a citation)?
Yes!
How do you show that you are using exact words from a source?
Put quotation marks around the exact words: “Of course, in any society, social power is relative" (Goleman).
What is a block quotation?
A longer quote (4 lines or more) that is formatted differently than other quotes
What is my first name?
Jennie
After the first time you mention the author, how should you refer to them? For example, should you use first name (Daniel), last name (Goleman), or title and first name (Mr. Goleman)?
Last name (You should only use titles for Dr. or titles that add credibility)
The sentence below has a quote from the first page of an article by Daniel Goleman. Write the last word of the sentence on the board and add an MLA citation. Although people of higher status seem to show less empathy, "social power is relative."
Although people of higher status seem to show less empathy, "social power is relative" (Goleman 1).
What do you call the list of citations at the end of your essay for MLA documentation?
Works Cited (or Annotated Bibliography)
How do you format a block quotation?
Introduce with a complete sentence and a colon: Indent the whole quote with no quotation marks.
How many children do I have?
None
How do you show the title of shorter sources, like chapters, articles, or songs? (What kind of punctuation do you use to show that it is title?)
Use quotation marks: "Inventing the University."
How do you cite a source with no page numbers, like a website?
Cite the source in the sentence or in the in-text citation by referring to the first item in the end citation (like author last name or title).
In general in MLA, when should you use exact words (a quote) instead of explaining the idea in your own words?
Only when the original words are really important or impactful. If the idea is the important part, use your own words.
How do you show that you removed a word or words from the middle of a quotation?
Ellipses . . .
What is genre in writing?
The kind of writing with specific rules associated with it
How do you show the title of longer sources or containers, like books, newspapers, or albums? (What kind of punctuation do you use to show that it is title?)
Italicize; Underline only if handwritten
Which of the following needs a comma before the quotation? Goleman argues that "social power is relative." Goleman argues "social power is relative."
Goleman argues, "social power is relative."
The sentence below has a quote from an online article by Daniel Goleman. Write the last word of the sentence on the board and add an MLA citation (with correct punctuation). Although people of higher status seem to show less empathy, "social power is relative."
Although people of higher status seem to show less empathy, "social power is relative" (Goleman).
How can you show that you changed or added something inside a quotation?
Brackets [ ]
What is my husband's first name? (Hint: It's the same as Sherlock Holmes' sidekick, Dr. Watson.)
John
How do you cite a source with no author listed?
Cite the first information on the (Works Cited) end citation, with the italics or quotation marks if it has them.
What is it called when you substitute a couple of words in a direct quotation with synonyms and present the words as your own (with no quotation marks)?
Patchwriting; word-substitution plagiarism
How can you fix this floating quotation? Write it on the board. The Fyre Festival was intended to be a luxury music experience on an island in the Bahamas. "Kendall Jenner, who joined hundreds of so-called influencers like Bella Hadid, Hailey Baldwin, and Emily Ratajkowski, promoted the festival on Instagram' (Bluestone).
(Answers may vary)
Introduce the direct quotation; incorporate the important information into your own sentence and use quotation marks to indicate the exact words.
What kinds of things can you change inside a quotation when you incorporate it into your sentence? (Name at least two things).
1. Grammar (like pronouns, verb tense, subject-verb agreement) and capitalization to make it fit your sentence. 2. Substitute words to make a idea more clear.
Which house would I belong to in the Harry Potter series? (Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, or Slytherin)
Ravenclaw