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1
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Quote structure

A

Introduce
Include
Cite
Explain

2
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Speech tab

A

When including a quote you do not have to use a comma if you replace it with “that”

Ex. The narrator exclaimed that “Joseph Green despised all things cinnamon flavored”
Or
Hemming views abortion as, “…”

3
Q

Creating flowing grammar

A

Use [ ] to change words or sections to fit the point of view or grammar with your paper.
Ex. “[She] screamed for…”

Make sure to preserve the essential meaning of the text

4
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Ellipses w/ spaces between the dots

A

The portion being excluded is on the middle of the quote

Ex. “Jacob ran towards Beth. . . and she died with him on her lips”

5
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Ellipses w/o space in between dots

A

Either symbolizes words excluded from the beginning or end of a quote

Ex. “…as he cried, full of despair”
Or
“I would love to go to the fair with George, Michael, Sammy…”

6
Q

Block quotes

A
  • indent each line 5-7 spaces
  • no quotations necessary
  • end the quote with whatever punctuation THEN source the material