Quotations & Attribution
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Journalism
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9th - 12th Grade
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Debbie Greco
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Quotations & Attribution
Direct, Indirect, Mixed, Paraphrase
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Basic Rules to Follow
Rule #1: Never create, invent or manufacture quotations
Rule #2: Quotations present interesting, strong opinions
Rule #3: Punctuation marks go inside quotes
Rule #4: Always attribute every statement & opinion
Rule #5: Quotations should begin new paragraph
Rule #6: If a quote needs explaining then paraphrase instead
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Attribution
In most cases, the simple verb “said” is appropriate since it is neutral Example: “This is a quote,” the teacher said.
There are other verbs you can use, but be conservative
Identification in Attribution
Attribute with the name and job title.
Generally preferred to put the attribution AFTER the quote, not before.
Example: “This year’s textbooks are going to be more expensive,” Mary Smith, librarian, said.
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Multiple Choice
Which quotations is properly punctuated?
"Please follow APA formatting rules," the teacher said.
"Please follow APA formatting rules", the teacher said.
"Please follow APA formatting rules." the teacher said.
"Please follow APA formatting rules" the teacher said.
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Multiple Choice
Which information would be appropriate to put as a quotation in your article?
The school play is this Friday.
Jenna Johnson is playing the part of Dorothy Gale in the Wizard of Oz.
Director Van Noy is ridiculously hilarious!
All of the above.
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Multiple Choice
Which quotation has a proper attribution?
"Hybrid learning is the best because I can make bank working extra hours at my job," Felix Anderson said.
"Hybrid learning is the best because I can make bank working extra hours at my job," sophomore Felix Anderson said.
"Hybrid learning is the best because I can make bank working extra hours at my job," said Felix Anderson.
"Hybrid learning is the best because I can make bank working extra hours at my job," said sophomore Felix Anderson.
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Multiple Choice
You cannot use any of the quotes from these quiz questions in a real article because...
the people being quoted don't go to our school
you didn't get permission form the person who said them
they're obviously professional sounding
they are made up
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Multiple Choice
Which statement is correct?
Quotations should start a new paragraph
Quotations should come at the end of the paragraph
You should almost never use quotations in your article.
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Uses of Quotes
1. Provides color
2. Lends authenticity and realism to the story
3. Increase reader interest in the story
4. Personalizes the story for the reader
5. Moves the story along
6. Reveals something crucial about the subject
7. Expresses a thought better than the writer can
8. Reveals character traits about a subject
9. Captures dramatic moments better than exposition could
10.Suggest universal truths
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Types of Quotations
1. Direct quotations
2. Indirect quotations
3. Paraphrased quotations
4. Partial quotations
5. Dialogue
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Direct Quotes
Uses the person's exact words. Contained in quotation marks.
When using a direct quote remember:
Faulty grammar may be polished if the person you are quoting would recognize the error in print.
Quote must convey the substance of the remark in full accuracy the spirit in which the remark was made Use the typical language used by the speaker
Directly quote someone when they have said it better than you could say it through paraphrasing or indirect quotation.
Direct quote must add something unique and interesting to the story Quirky, highly opinionated, emotional
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Multiple Choice
Suppose the speaker, Principal Don Jackson, actually said:
“Well, ah, what I’m trying to get across is, maybe we ought to consider, ah, whether or not the students, you know, should be allowed to smoke anywhere on this campus.”
In print the quoted remark probably would be simplified to:
“We ought to consider whether or not students should be allowed to smoke anywhere on this campus,” Principal Don Jackson said.
“We should never let student smoke anywhere on campus,” Principal Don Jackson said.
"Students think they can smoke anywhere on campus," Principal Don Jackson said.
"What I'm trying to get across is students should be allowed to smoke anywhere on campus," Principal Don Jackson said.
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Indirect Quotations
Mostly uses the person's ideas in their words.
A few words my be changed for clarification.
Not in quotation marks as words are not exactly what person said.
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Indirect Quotations
Mostly uses the person's ideas in their words.
A few words my be changed for clarification.
Not in quotation marks as words are not exactly what person said.
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Paraphrase
Paraphrasing means using the ideas of an author, but not using his or her exact words.
Uses the reporters words & terms
The meaning should be the same.
No quotation marks used.
Attribution not needed if you are paraphrasing facts and information that can be verified elsewhere.
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Mixed quotation
A combination of direct and paraphrased quotations.
Will have some words in quotation marks.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an indirect quotation?
A plan is in place to investigate the pros and cons of letting students smoke on campus.
Principal Don Jackson said that we should look into whether or not there should be a place for students to smoke on campus.
“We ought to consider whether or not students should be allowed to smoke anywhere on this campus," Principal Don Jackson said.
Principal Don Jackson spoke about allowing students to have a place to smoke on campus and "whether or not" we should do so.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a paraphrase?
A plan is in place to investigate the pros and cons of letting students smoke on campus.
Principal Don Jackson said that we should look into whether or not there should be a place for students to smoke on campus.
“We ought to consider whether or not students should be allowed to smoke anywhere on this campus," Principal Don Jackson said.
Principal Don Jackson spoke about allowing students to have a place to smoke on campus and "whether or not" we should do so.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a mixed quote?
A plan is in place to investigate the pros and cons of letting students smoke on campus.
Principal Don Jackson said that we should look into whether or not there should be a place for students to smoke on campus.
“We ought to consider whether or not students should be allowed to smoke anywhere on this campus," Principal Don Jackson said.
Principal Don Jackson spoke about allowing students to have a place to smoke on campus and "whether or not" we should do so.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a direct quote?
A plan is in place to investigate the pros and cons of letting students smoke on campus.
Principal Don Jackson said that we should look into whether or not there should be a place for students to smoke on campus.
“We ought to consider whether or not students should be allowed to smoke anywhere on this campus," Principal Don Jackson said.
Principal Don Jackson spoke about allowing students to have a place to smoke on campus and "whether or not" we should do so.
Quotations & Attribution
Direct, Indirect, Mixed, Paraphrase
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