Title: The Writing Centre
1Integrating Sources
- The Writing Centre
- Saint Francis Xavier University
- Antigonish, Nova Scotia
2The Paper
- All good writers know they will have experience
stages in the writing process - planning
- researching
- organizing
- writing
- rewriting
- editing
- proofreading
3Simple (working) Thesis Statement
- Make a statement Defend /
support your statement
_________________________ BECAUSE
1)___________________________
2)___________________________
3)__________________
_________
4Simple (working) Thesis Statement
Example
- Make a statement Defend /
support your statement
Chaucer uses the theme of social justice
BECAUSE or TO 1) show the
divisions in class
2)
subtly make readers aware of the
injustice
3) offer
solutions
5Take a Stand
- Religious tension in society creates ..
- The narrator sets the tone in The General
Prologue and, thus, focuses the readers
attention on ............ (characteristic) of the
Miller. - Wage inequity is caused by gender stereotyping
and traditionally male-dominated workplaces.
6Sub point
Sub point
Sub point
Main point
Thesis Statement
Main Idea
Main point
Conclusion
7Essentials of Every Paragraph
- SAY IT
- SUPPORT IT
- EXPLAIN IT
8Integrating quotations
- MLA
- Joseph Gibaldi notes that a topic sentence
should clearly and accurately introduce the
quotation (109). Effective quotations are used
selectively (109) and are as brief as
possible (109).
- APA
- Gibaldi (2003) notes that a topic sentence
should clearly and accurately introduce the
quotation. Effective quotations are used
selectively (p. 109) and are as brief as
possible (109).
9Guidelines
- Use your own voice for the thesis and topic
sentences. (SAY IT) - Select quotations that fit your message.
- Integrate quotations smoothly. (SUPPORT IT)
- Defend the significance of the quotation in your
own voice. (EXPLAIN IT)
10Documenting
- Support the points you have made in your paper
and acknowledge the source of your ideas - Provide references for your reader
- Eliminate any chances of plagiarizing
11- Use the library!
- www.stfx.ca
12Quick Access
- Troyka adds that depending too heavily on
quotations gives your readers . . . the
impression that you havent bothered to develop
your own thinking and are letting other people do
your talking (168).
13Effective Transitions
- The narrator says, ( ),
- Boring, overused
- The narrator agrees .
- argues .
- asserts .
- demonstrates ..
- defends ..
- disagrees .
- notes
- states
(Quick Access, p. 177)
14Punctuation for Introducing Quotations
- Use a comma after a verb that introduces a
quotation. -
- Smith concludes, The solution is elusive years
of research are still required (32).
15Punctuation for Introducing Quotations
- Use NO punctuation if
- the introductory phrase ends
- with that.
-
-
- Smith emphasizes the need for patience, noting
that . . . years of research are still
required (32).
16Punctuation for Introducing Quotations
- Use a colon after a complete sentence that
introduces a quotation. -
- Smith implies that the answer will nor come
quickly The solution is elusive years of
research are still required (32).
17Integrating Quotations
- The tension builds when Brutus accuses Cassius
of accepting bribes. He states, Let me tell you
Cassius .. (4.3.9-11).
- The tension builds when Brutus accuses Cassius
of accepting bribes Let me tell you Cassius
.. (4.3.9-11).
Stronger, more direct
18Integrating Quotations and Paraphrases
-
- The Duke, disguised as a friar, gets a woman
named Mariana to take Isabels place. This is one
example of how the Duke plans just as a director
would do.
-
- The Duke, disguised as a friar, gets a woman
named Mariana to take Isabels place. Here the
Duke acts like a skilled director. - Sharper, less wordy
19Integrating Quotations
- Hawking is at heart a rational empiricist, I
think there is a universe out there waiting to be
investigated and understood (44) -
-
- Quotation simply dropped in
- Hawking is at heart a rational empiricist I
think there is a universe out there waiting to be
investigated and understood (44) -
-
- Quotation fits grammatically
20Integrating Quotations
- Quote fragments and integrate into the text.
- The narrator refers to the Squire as A lovere
and a lusty bachelor (Chaucer line 80). -
21Smooth Fit
- Toyka suggests After writing a sentence that
contains a quotations, read it aloud to hear
whether the language flows smoothly and
gracefully (169).
22Final product
Sub point
Sub point
Sub point
Main point
Main Idea
Main point
Conclusion
23Plagiarism
- Taking (stealing) another persons words or
ideas, intentionally or unintentionally, and
using them as your own.
24Types of Plagiarism
- Intentional
- Using others words or ideas as your own with
incomplete or no references
25Types of Plagiarism
- Unintentional
- Not fully understanding the material (patchwork)
- Not fully understanding the need to cite sources
(cut and paste)
26But I didnt realize
27How to Avoid Plagiarizing?
- Keep track of all your resource material and
necessary documentation. - Quote judiciously.
- Quote properly/ Use quotation
- marks to indicate the exact words from your
source. - Document accurately.
28Tutorial
http//library.acadiau.ca/tutorials/plagiarism/
29Check your Accuracy
- Her gift of love to Nicholas is literal.
www.google.com
30Works Cited
- Begin the Works Cited on a new page.
- Begin each entry flush on the left margin indent
subsequent lines. - Double space the entire list.
31Works Cited
- Chaucer, Geoffrey. The General Prologue. The
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- Canterbury Tales. The Norton Anthology
-
- of English Literature. Gen. ed., M.H.
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- Abrams. 4th ed. Vol. 1 New York Norton,
-
- 1979. 122-39. 2 vols.
32- Gibaldi, Joseoph. MLA Handbook for Writers of
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- Research Papers. 6th ed. New York
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- MLA, 2003.
- Harvey, Michael. Effective Quoting. The Nuts
and Bolts - of College Writing. Indianapolis Hackett,
2003. - 16 Sept.2004. lthttp//nutsandbolts.washcoll.edu/
- quoting.htmlgt.
33- Troyka, Lynn Quitman. Simon and Schuster
- Quick Access Reference for Writers. 2nd
- Cdn. ed. Toronto Pearson, 2004.
34It Is Your Paper
Final Product
- Your name is on the cover.
-
- Make it yours by
- Planning
- Researching
- Drafting
- Writing
- Editing
- Proofreading
35Rating your Paper
- http//www.csupomona.edu/uwc/non_protect/student/
CSU-EPTScoringGuide.htm