Text citing, quoting and paraphrasing

1. Introduction to Research Project Prof. Enrique Arias Castaño
Practice on In-text Citing, Quoting, and Paraphrasing
Challenge 1: Find the problems with the following text. Smooth out the incorporation of
the quote into the text and fix the in-text citing format.
The manner in which students engage their reading strategies and critical thinking skills
when reading authentic English text is a relevant topic to explore in the English Language
Teaching context (ELT). “can efficiently promote learning, critical thinking, creativity
and resourcefulness in learnes of all ages” (Lekin (1998), p. 3).
Challenge 2: Use the following quote as a block quote or only a piece of the quote to
write an argumentative statement about the importance of context in teaching literacy to
children.
“Language needs to be used in meaningful ways for second-language learners. When text
is meaningful, students are able to predict what will happen next. If a child learns
vocabulary words in an isolated manner, it is a difficult task and contradicts the way that
language evolves naturally in children. Unfamiliar words are easier to figure out in
context than breaking them up into parts. A meaningful text provides the reader with
endless opportunities to build on both comprehension and word recognition” (Suits,
2003, p.4)
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2. Introduction to Research Project Prof. Enrique Arias Castaño
Challenge 3: Paraphrase the quote in the following text.
As educators, we have a strong responsibility to build a democratic society where
everyone can think for him/herself. By enhancing critical thinking in classroom settings,
we as educators can help students to learn and apply thinking skills. Marshall, Ray,
Tucker, and Marc (1992) hold the view that “the future now belongs to societies that
organize themselves for learning […] nations that want high incomes and full
employment must develop policies that emphasize the acquisition of knowledge and
skills by everyone, not just a select few” (p.20).
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