The MLA Art of Quoting: The extended version

1. To avoid plagiarism

2. To inform readers about the origin of the source used

• Author's Last name

• The page number where text is used

• These items are put into parentheses

• EXAMPLE: (Smith 70). **

  **This assumes the source has a page number

• Quoting---involves copying short sentences or passages from the original text word-for-word and places copied wording within “quotation marks”

• Paraphrasing---involves putting a section of a text into your own words, changes the words and phrasing of the original text, but keeps the original meaning of the text

• Summarizing --involves stating the main ideas of a text into your own words, presenting a general overview of the author's main idea in the text

Example:

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"It is ridiculous to borrow someone's items without them knowing, and becoming enraged when they're reprimanded for stealing" (Ling 20).

Example:

It is foolish for someone to use someone else's things without consent and then being angry when they are penalized for robbery (Ling 20).

Example:

Ling discusses the ludicrous way people become upset when they are punished for borrowing without asking (Ling 20).

• This is a Direct Quote: "It is ridiculous to borrow someone's items without them knowing, and becoming enraged when they're reprimanded for stealing" (Ling 20).

• This is the direct quote Paraphrased: It is foolish for someone to use someone else's things without consent and then being angry when they are penalized for robbery (Ling 20).

• This is the direct quote Summarized: Ling discusses the ludicrous way people become upset when they are punished for borrowing without asking (Ling 20).

(Yes, you may use your notes!)

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