Quote Integration
Is this quote properly integrated?
The man says to Raven, “‘If the people do not stop killing so many animals, they will kill everything you have made’” (Smith 5).
Good Quote Integration!
Correct use of a comma for quote integration!
After observing the earth and its inhabitants that lived on its surface, Sotuknang and Taiowa decided that “this world must be destroyed and another one created so you people can start over again” (TE Pg. 11).
Good quote length! Longer context shortens what is needed from the actual quote to support the argument
Are the ellipses correct or incorrect?
Socrates believes that “one must never do wrong [...] nor must one, when wronged, inflict wrong in return [...] since one must never do wrong” (Plato pg. 49).
no brackets around ellipses
Does this quote have context?
The book puts it best, “He turned back to Shamat, and as he walked he knew that his mind had somehow grown larger, he knew things that an animal can’t know” (Mitchell 79).
No contextualization
unclear things: who "he" in the text is referencing, the cause behind this quoted moment
Why is the lead-in phrase incorrect?
The book writes, “After a while, Raven felt sorry for them, so he let them have a little light” (Smith 5).
Good Quote Integration Punctuation!
Correct use of comma for integration
:( Books can't write. Students need to write The author writes, "quote."
Epictetus asks, “Is another man’s child or wife dead? There is no one who would not say, this is an event incident to man. But when a man’s own child or wife is dead, forthwith he calls out, Wo to me how wretched I am. But we ought to remember how we feel when we hear that it has happened to others.”(Epictetus, 6).
Quote is 64 words long and ~4 lines on the page
Too long! Not all of the quote is relevant to the argument
This technically warrants a block quote.
Lord Krishna bestows him with valuable teachings when shouting, “Foster the gods. . .and they will foster you d” (Smitg 44).
Incorrect formatting of the ellipses.
Correct: “Foster the gods ... and they will foster
Explain the parts of this example below.
Neo, unsure of the changing events, asks Orpheus to the attack and Neo's unusual skills. To clarify the events, Orpheus asks Neo to "take one of the pills" (Wachowski & Wachowski).
"Neo, unsure ... unusual skills" is the contect.
"To clarify ... Neo to" is the lead-in phrase.
"take ... pills" is the quote.
(Wachowski & Wachowski) is the citation.
Is this quote correctly integrated?
Early on in Spider-Man, Uncle Ben gives Peter Parker a life lesson with only one sentence. "With great power comes great responsibility” (Lee).
Incorrect. The quote is by itself and not part of a sentence written by the student.
This means that if a person follows their instincts with no regard for learned, good habits, they will “inevitably become involved in wrangling and strife [and] will violate the forms and rules of society” (Xunzi, ln 17). Actions such as “a son to yield to his father” or “for a son to relieve his father of work” go against basic human instinct and are actions that must be learned (Xunzi, ln 122).
Quote is too long!
Too much quote that is trying to be separated but is actually just one big gob of evidence... avoid air quotes or the appearance of air quotes.
Which ellipsis are incorrect?
In the popular animated movie, Chicken Little, the protagonist “... sitting at school, realizing that people love to dance … and sing ... later [he yells] 'the sky is falling...'"
No ellipses at the very start or end of a quote.
Middle ellipses are fine
Is there enough contect? Where is the context?
The relationship between a parent and child is vital to the success of a child and their family. Mulan illustrates the nature of this relationship when she says, “I will bring honor to us all” (Bancroft & Cook).
There is enough context!
Contect -- The relationship between a parent and child is vital to the success of a child and their family.
The comma after the word That is incorrect. Why?
Regina George, with attitude and arrogance, tells Cady Heron that, "We wear pink on Wednesdays" (Waters).
Never put a comma after the word That.
Correct:
1. tells Cady Haron that "quote"
2 tells Cady Haron, "quote"
What sort of integration is used for this quote?
Homework might feel like it lasts forever in the moment but “homework does not last long if you focus and move away from your phone” (Epicurus 4).
Well-integrated/blended quote
Which quote marks are correct?
In one case, Raven asks Man directly, “‘ I have changed you into a white bear. How do you like it?’" (Judson 4).
The quote marks at the end are correctly placed.
The quotes at the beginning are incorrect. The marks need to touch the quote but it can't touch the lead-in phrase.
Can you spot the mistake?
Director: Penny Marshall
Movie: A League of Their Own
Speaker: Jimmy Dugan
Quote: There is no crying in baseball!
While couching an all female baseball team, Jimmy Dugan run into many successes and challenges. When standing in the dugout, he, in the middle of an important game, yells that "There is ... crying in baseball!" (Marshall).
The quote's original meaning has been changed.
Is this quote properly integrated? If yes or no, what type of quote is it?
As she walks up the snowy mountain, Elsa lets "go" of her restrictions and feels as if she "can't [be held] back anymore" (Lee & Chuck).
Well-integrated, well-blended quote
What is wrong with this quote?
Jack is capable of being good, that’s why Mary made his heart feel. He felt the “good" of life (Smith 9).
Too short! Student writing is more prominent than the quote
Quotes are evidence, which means that the appropriate amount should be included directly from the source, not by paraphrasing or summarizing.
Is the citation properly placed?
Doc has learned many lessons in life, and he tries teaching McQueen that at times one need to "turn right to go left" (Lasseter), but McQueen does not listen.
Yes, the citation goes after the quote quote but before the comma or period.
Why is this example problematic?
Before it all happens "run and say your idea." (Smith 23).
1. Missing contect
2. Lead-in phrase is missing a speaker
3. No period after "idea"