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HCC: English 112 Integrating Evidence and Documenting Sources
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Integrating Evidence and Documenting Sources
English 112
BODY PARAGRAPHS
BODY PARAGRAPHS
Each body paragraph should include
- A topic sentence
- Evidence from a source (or sources)
- A discussion that establishes the significance or importance of a particular aspect of the issue
INTEGRATION
EVIDENCE INTEGRATION
Evidence from sources--paraphrased information or direct quotes--must be integrated smoothly.
- Avoid dropped or "floating" quotes
- Directly set up the quotes
- Weave part(s) of the quote in with your sentence(s)
Setting Up Quotes
- Establish the title of the source and the name of the author.
- If appropriate, include information about the author's credentials (ethos!).
- Use an appropriate verb.
Refer to the templates on Moodle for additional help!
Weaving In Quotes
Take a selection of the text and weave it in with your words.
Paraphrase Information
Intead of directly quoting the source, put the information in your words.
DOCUMENTATION
MLA or APA DOCUMENTATION
MLA = Modern Language Association
APA = American Psychological Association
- MLA places emphasis on authorship
- APA places emphasis on the date a text was written or created
Works Cited (MLA) vs Reference List (APA)
MLA Print Book Citation
APA Print Book Citation
In-Text Citations: MLA vs APA
MLA In-Text Citation
^ Pollan
APA In-Text Citation
^ Pollan
Using indirect sources (a source within a source)
attribution gives credit to the actual source of the information I'm using
According to Y...
Y, who [insert credentials], argues that...
(citation).
Source by X
My writing
citation gives credit to the source where I found that information
WRITING PRACTICE
Practice
Last week's work can be a starting point here, you can use something you've already drafted, or you can start fresh.
1. Select a source that you plan to use.
2. Add the citation entry for the source to a References List or a Works Cited page and format the citation correctly. Check The Little Seagull Handbook to make sure the information and format is correct.
3. Choose at least two quotes from a source (or sources) you plan to use.
4. Select a template from the resource we just reviewed and/or the "They Say/I Say" resource. Work on effectively integrating the quotes into your own writing. Include the appropriate in-text citations as well.
Start Writing
Begin developing a body paragraph of your essay.
Include a clear topic sentence.
Include evidence from your sources.
Connect the evidence to the cause/effect that you are analyzing in the body paragraph.