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![5.1.3 Effective and Ineffective Integration of QuotationsImproved:Thoreau argued that individuals have “the right to refuse allegiance to and to resist government, when its tyranny or its inefficiency are great and unendurable.” He further asserted that “almost all [said] that such [was] not the case right now” (229).5.1.3 Effective and Ineffective Integration of QuotationsEven Better:Thoreau argued that individuals have “the right to refuse allegiance to and to resist government, when its tyranny or its inefficiency are great and unendurable.” His observation that “almost all say that such is not the case right now” is as relevant today as it was when his words were first published (229).Now you are engaging in a discussion and submitting your position for consideration.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/plagiarism5-1-3-110615200447-phpapp01/85/Plagiarism-5-1-3-7-320.jpg)
![Correct: Thoreau argued that “[i]t is not desirable to cultivate a respect for the law, so much as for the right” (227).5.1.3 Effective and Ineffective Integration of QuotationsAvoid stringing quotes together. Never end one quotation and immediately start another one. Awkward: Thoreau argued that the American government “is a sort of wooden gun to the people themselves, and if ever they should use it in earnest as a real one against each other, it will surely split” (226). “But it is not the less necessary for this” (226).5.1.3 Effective and Ineffective Integration of QuotationsSomewhat better , but not much:Thoreau argued that the American government “is a sort of wooden gun to the people themselves, and if ever they should use it in earnest as a real one against each other, it will surely split” (226). He then said, “But it is not the less necessary for this” (226).5.1.3 Effective and Ineffective Integration of QuotationsInstead, insert your position in the argument. This can be simple or more complex. Thoreau argued that the American government “is a sort of wooden gun to the people themselves, and if ever they should use it in earnest as a real one against each other, it will surely split” (226). As he correctly observed, however, “it is not the less necessary for this” (226).5.1.3 Effective and Ineffective Integration of QuotationsYou could even break it up with more of your voice.Thoreau argued that the American government “is a sort of wooden gun to the people themselves, and if ever they should use it in earnest as a real one against each other, it will surely split” (226). While this may be true, abandoning government entirely would be a foolish course of action. As he correctly continued, “it is not the less necessary for this” (226).5.1.3 Effective and Ineffective Integration of QuotationsOther strategies:Read aloud sections of your text that use quotations. Are they awkward? You may need to do a little of your own talking to make the statement make sense.If you wouldn’t have connected the ideas this way if the words were all your own, there’s probably a problem to be fixed.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/plagiarism5-1-3-110615200447-phpapp01/85/Plagiarism-5-1-3-11-320.jpg)
Plagiarism 5.1.3
- 1. 5.1.3 Effectiveand Ineffective Integration of Quotations
- 2. 5.1.3 Effectiveand Ineffective Integration of QuotationsIn this lesson, you will learn to distinguish between effective and ineffective integration of quotations.
- 3. 5.1.3 Effectiveand Ineffective Integration of QuotationsThere are two problems to address in integrating quotations in your own text.One is losing your voice in the paper.The other is just sounding awkward. They often feed upon each other, so the guidelines for avoiding the problems overlap to some degree.
- 4. 5.1.3 Effectiveand Ineffective Integration of QuotationsAs a general rule, don’t try to start a quotation in the middle of a sentence from an original source and continue with one or more new sentences in the quotation.This takes quite a bit of sophistication to make work, and unless you’re really good at it, or have lots of time for revising, avoid the problem.
- 5. 5.1.3 Effectiveand Ineffective Integration of QuotationsAwkward:Thoreau argued that individuals have “the right to refuse allegiance to and to resist government, when its tyranny or its inefficiency are great and unendurable. But almost all say that such is not the case now” (229).The reference to “now” connects a statement about a general principle with a comment about a historical situation and creates an awkward mix of present and past tense.
- 6. 5.1.3 Effectiveand Ineffective Integration of QuotationsAs an alternative, if you want to start in the middle of a sentence, try:quoting that segment, then interrupting with your commentary, and then continuing with the quote that begins a new sentence
- 7. 5.1.3 Effectiveand Ineffective Integration of QuotationsImproved:Thoreau argued that individuals have “the right to refuse allegiance to and to resist government, when its tyranny or its inefficiency are great and unendurable.” He further asserted that “almost all [said] that such [was] not the case right now” (229).5.1.3 Effective and Ineffective Integration of QuotationsEven Better:Thoreau argued that individuals have “the right to refuse allegiance to and to resist government, when its tyranny or its inefficiency are great and unendurable.” His observation that “almost all say that such is not the case right now” is as relevant today as it was when his words were first published (229).Now you are engaging in a discussion and submitting your position for consideration.
- 8. 5.1.3 Effectiveand Ineffective Integration of QuotationsUse a colon after you introduce a direct quotation when that introduction could function as a complete sentence.Thoreau made a startling statement that many individuals still believe today: “That government is best which governs least . . .” (227).5.1.3 Effective and Ineffective Integration of QuotationsUse commas to set off introductory tags or interruptions markers.According to Thoreau, “That government is best which governs least . . .” (226).
- 9. Thoreau argued, “Thatgovernment is best which governs least . . .” (226).
- 10. “That government isbest,” according to Thoreau, “which governs least . . .” (226).5.1.3 Effective and Ineffective Integration of QuotationsDo NOT use commas to set off your introductory tag or interruption marker when it ends with that. Incorrect: Thoreau argued that, “It is not desirable to cultivate a respect for the law, so much as for the right” (227).
- 11. Correct: Thoreau arguedthat “[i]t is not desirable to cultivate a respect for the law, so much as for the right” (227).5.1.3 Effective and Ineffective Integration of QuotationsAvoid stringing quotes together. Never end one quotation and immediately start another one. Awkward: Thoreau argued that the American government “is a sort of wooden gun to the people themselves, and if ever they should use it in earnest as a real one against each other, it will surely split” (226). “But it is not the less necessary for this” (226).5.1.3 Effective and Ineffective Integration of QuotationsSomewhat better , but not much:Thoreau argued that the American government “is a sort of wooden gun to the people themselves, and if ever they should use it in earnest as a real one against each other, it will surely split” (226). He then said, “But it is not the less necessary for this” (226).5.1.3 Effective and Ineffective Integration of QuotationsInstead, insert your position in the argument. This can be simple or more complex. Thoreau argued that the American government “is a sort of wooden gun to the people themselves, and if ever they should use it in earnest as a real one against each other, it will surely split” (226). As he correctly observed, however, “it is not the less necessary for this” (226).5.1.3 Effective and Ineffective Integration of QuotationsYou could even break it up with more of your voice.Thoreau argued that the American government “is a sort of wooden gun to the people themselves, and if ever they should use it in earnest as a real one against each other, it will surely split” (226). While this may be true, abandoning government entirely would be a foolish course of action. As he correctly continued, “it is not the less necessary for this” (226).5.1.3 Effective and Ineffective Integration of QuotationsOther strategies:Read aloud sections of your text that use quotations. Are they awkward? You may need to do a little of your own talking to make the statement make sense.If you wouldn’t have connected the ideas this way if the words were all your own, there’s probably a problem to be fixed.
- 12. 5.1.3 Effectiveand Ineffective Integration of QuotationsIs it clear WHY you are using a quotation? Don’t assume that the audience can read your mind. If you need to explain the inclusion of the information, do it.Remember that your voice is supposed to dominate the paper – not your sources – even when it is appropriate to provide extensive evidence and frequent quotations to support your argument.
- 13. 5.1.3 Effective andIneffective Integration of QuotationsLet’s practice:The best way to get better at integrating sources is to observe how experts do it. Locate a scholarly, peer-reviewed article on a topic of interest to you.Identify 10 examples of effectively integrated quotations and explain (1) what they have done to make the quotations avoid awkwardness AND (2) how they have kept their own voices dominant in the article.
- 14. 5.1.3 Effective andIneffective Integration of QuotationsWork CitedThoreau, Henry David. “Resistance to Civil Government.” Walden andResistance to Civil Government. Ed. William Rossi. New York: Norton, 1992. 226-245. Print.