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A direct quotation (or quote) is using someone else's exact words in writing.
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Direct quotes are good to use as...
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Don't use them, it is plagiarism.
Which is an example of a direct quote?
Principal Cook says, "All students are welcome at South East."
Principal Cook is very nice.
She cares about students.
She told me about how she thinks every student is welcome here.
In the sentence leading up to a direct quote, you should
Give a page number like this: (page 11)
Surprise readers with another quote
Explain how it proves your claim
Include the name of who is saying the quote
What do you need to do to show a direct quote is an author's exact words?
Underline it
Put it in bold
Use quotation marks around it
Say that it is the author's exact words
You must give credit to the author for a direct quote.
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You should use as many direct quotes as possible.
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When possible, you should put quotes into your own words to show that you understand them.
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When using a direct quotes, you have to use the entire sentence.
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When using an INDIRECT quote, you don't have to cite your sources.
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An example of a direct quote is:
Trevor Pepper wishes he was a tougher player.
Trevor Pepper said that they bond well as a team because they practice together and hang out at school.
Trevor Pepper said, “We practice together, or hang out at school."
The seventh grade team bonds well according to Trevor Pepper.
An example of a indirect quote is:
Coach Robert Kimzey said, “We have had a lot of time to bond especially this summer in the weight room.”
“My brother was involved in theater and it interested me to start. He was in high school, and he had a lot of luck with it, and I already knew I liked to sing so I decided to start, but not until I got into high school,” Arzoian said.
“Students will learn stage direction and how to stay committed to a character. Also, they will learn the general theater directions,” Arzoian said.
Kimberly Arzoian said there will be three one act plays instead of one big production.
Which sentence has no errors?
Squeaky says i'm the fastest thing on two feet on page 38.
In the story, Raymond's Run, the main character Squeaky shows she is cocky by saying, "And as anybody can tell you, I'm the fastest thing on two feet (Bambara, 38).
"Squeaky is the fastest thing on two feet."
According to the text, Squeaky is the fastest thing on two feet (Bambara 38).
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