Transcript Integrating and Analyzing Quotes

Why use quotes in an essay?
Whom do you trust?
Why use quotes in an essay?
Whom do you trust?
When faced with the question, most people choose the doctor as opposed to the clown
as someone they trust. Doctors are required to complete years of schooling/training and
are required to take an oath.
The white lab coat, the stethoscope, and the posture are symbols that we associate with
credibility.
Why use quotes in an essay?
Whom do you trust?
Just as the doctor’s attire of a stethoscope and lab coat symbolizes credibility, a writer
can use tools such as specific quotes from a text, the format of the paper, and correct
punctuation/grammar to help convince the audience (the readers) that he is a
______________ writer.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
The rhetorical triangle represents
three important elements of effective
argument and communication.
1. _________: Is the person making the
argument credible?
2. _________: Is the argument logical?
Does it makes sense?
3. _________: Is the writer/speaker
appealing to the emotions of the
audience?
Why use quotes in an essay?
Ethos: The credibility of the argument
 A writer should use _______________ from the text to support
her point. It’s not enough to just explain an idea. Instead, use the
actual words—a quote—from the book to help establish an
argument.
 When doing research, writers should bring in the work of other
____________ in the field to help establish ____________.
 The writer should document the sources appropriately
depending on the preferred style guide for the paper such as
_______ or _________.
How should I format the quotes?
Think of the Quote _________
 First, you have to ___________ the quote. This is your
top piece of _________.
 Second, _________ the quote. This is the “good stuff”
in the __________ of your sandwich.
 Third, __________ the quote. This is your ___________
piece of __________.
How do you use quotes an essay?
Think of the parts of the sandwich!
Bread on top
Good stuff
in the middle
Bread on
bottom
Introduce
quote
Quote
Commentary on
quote
Structure for Analysis Paragraph
 The first sentence should introduce the _______ and
_______.
 The next few sentences should provide some general
information leading up to the quote.
 Right before the quote, use a ______________: The author
explains, shows, states, argues, illustrates…
 Chose and __________ a meaningful _______.
 After the quote, provide a few sentences of ____________.
Choose different signal phrases to add variety
Avoid the following mistakes
 Failing to introduce the title of the work and the
author.
 Starting a sentence or (paragraph) with a quote.
NEVER DO THIS. Remember, you need to introduce
the quote using a signal phrase.
 Ending a paragraph with a quote. Remember, you need
to follow every quote with some of your own
commentary or analysis. (This is the bottom piece of
bread to your sandwich!)
Sample from The Alchemist:
Learning real life lessons and finding your place on
Earth through your actions and thoughts is one of the most
important aspects of life. In the book The Alchemist, written
by Paulo Coelho, the introduction to the book states,
“Whoever you are, or whatever it is you do, when you really
want something, it’s because the desire started in the soul of
the world. It’s your mission on Earth” (2). The reader is being
encouraged to think about his or her own life and how the
characters in the book are teaching life’s lessons. Many
people believe that they have no control over their life but
The Alchemist teaches otherwise through anecdotes and
other’s experiences.