Transcript TLQ for Quote Integration

TLQ for Quote Integration
BUILDING FLUIDITY WITHIN A PARAGRAPH
TLQ
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Transition: Use words from your blue book for reference
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Lead-In: provide context, paraphrase, or link to your topic sentence
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Quote: try to limit your quote to < 8 words
Why use a TLQ?
Attributes of an Effective TLQ
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It builds a bridge between the topic sentence (or last commentary) and the quote
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It sets context, addressing the:
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Who
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When
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Where
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Situation
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It moves smoothly between subjects and proof (evidence/CD)
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It moves coherently between subjects and proof (evidence/CD)
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It allows the writer to cut down on the size of quotes through explanation.
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Transitions always further the paragraph’s main idea
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Keep the argument unified
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Transitions rely on the situation, not just random