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In-Text Citations
Miss Levino and Ms. Salzer
Sandwich Method
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Lead in material
-A comment or idea that leads into the quote you want to use
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Direct quote or
paraphrase
-Either a direct quote pulled from the text or the text in your own words
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Comment
-Make a statement that supports your use of the text
How To Cite Divergent
◼ MLA
format:
Roth, Veronica. Divergent. New York:
Katherine
Tegen Books, 2011. Print.
◼ In-Text Citation
Only source:
-“I doubt he has an independent thought in
his brain” (93).
Multiple sources:
-“I doubt he has an independent thought in
his brain” (Roth 93).
Example #1-Quote
When Christina describes Drew to Tris,
she states, “I doubt he has an
independent thought in his brain” (93).
This shows how Drew is a follower rather
than a leader.
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Lead in material
Direct quote
Comment
Example #2- Passage
Tris’s mother is very selfless and serves
as an exemplary abnegation figure. “She
manages city improvement projects,” and
works to help others, like the Factionless
(31). Until visiting day, Tris’ mother kept
her past well hidden.
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Lead in material
Passage
Comment
Notice how the
citation is
ALWAYS at end
of sentence and
BEFORE the
period
Example #3-Paraphrase
In the beginning of Divergent, Tris struggles
with her decision of which faction to choose.
The audience sees this internal struggle
through her thoughts and emotions when she
doubts her ability to be selfless (43). Through
her doubt, it is evident that she does not
belong with the Abnegation.
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Lead in material
Paraphrase
Comment
Works Cited
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Title it : Works Cited
◼ List sources in alphabetical order
◼ First line is all the way to the left but any following
lines are indented
◼ First part of citation is what is used in a
parenthetical citation unless two start with the
same thing then move on to next word
EX:
Smith, Allen. When I Was Young. (When)
Smith, Allen. Growing Up.
(Growing)
Smith, John. My journey.
(John)
Works Cited Cont.
Website:
Levino, Lindsey. “How To Properly Cite Your
Sources.” English 12 Review. Pickerington
Central Studios, 20 Feb. 2013. Web. 24 Feb.
2014.
Book:
Roth, Veronica. Divergent. New York: Katherine
Tegen Books, 2011. Print.
Book Online:
Roth, Veronica. Divergent. New York: Katherine
Tegen Books, 2011. Web. 24 Feb. 2014.
Helpful Citation Sites
◼ Purdue
OWL:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/
747/01/
◼ LIU:
http://www2.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/library/worksh
op/citmla.htm
◼ EasyBib:
http://www.easybib.com