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What does it mean to embed a quote?
What does it mean to embed a quote?
Some papers, projects, and presentations will require evidence from outside sources like articles. In order to make your evidence stronger, you may want to embed direct quotes from the work. This means that you will use an exact quotation from the original source in your work.
How can I introduce a quote?
How can I introduce a quote?
The most common way to introduce or embed is to write:
The author says, "quotation" (in text citation).
The author writes, "quotation" (in text citation).
The author states, "quotation" (in text citation).
However, as you progress through the senior grades, these phrases will become overused. Get more creative by browsing the verbs below.
1. I'm trying to introduce a quote where the author is saying something and I need a better verb.
1. I'm trying to introduce a quote where the author is saying something and I need a better verb.
Verbs/Phrases
Examples
describes, discusses, suggests, states, notes
According to...
According to...
The author notes, "quotation" (in text citation).
According to ________, "quotation" (in text citation).
According to ________, "quotation" (in text citation).
2. I'm trying to introduce a quote where the author is making a strong claim or argument.
2. I'm trying to introduce a quote where the author is making a strong claim or argument.
Verbs/Phrases
Examples
asserts, argues, claims, emphasizes,
John Doe argues, "quotation" (in text citation).
John Doe emphasizes ________ by claiming, "quotation" (in text citation).
John Doe emphasizes ________ by claiming, "quotation" (in text citation).
3. I'm trying to introduce a quote where the author is disagreeing with something.
3. I'm trying to introduce a quote where the author is disagreeing with something.
Verbs/Phrases
Examples
refutes, disagrees, rejects
The author refutes ______ by saying, "quotation" (in text citation).
4. I'm trying to introduce a quote where the author is providing an opinion or thought.
4. I'm trying to introduce a quote where the author is providing an opinion or thought.
(i.e. instead of "The author thinks...)
Verbs/Phrases
Examples
hypothesizes, believes, considers,
Jane Doe hypothesizes that ________ when she states, "quotation" (in text citation).
Jane Doe believes "quotation" (in text citation).
Jane Doe believes "quotation" (in text citation).
5. I'm trying to introduce a quote where the author is showing, proving or explaining something.
5. I'm trying to introduce a quote where the author is showing, proving or explaining something.
Verbs/Phrases
Examples
explains, illustrates, demonstrates, presents, analyzes, investigates, confirms, examines, proves, validates,
The author explains, "quotation" (in text citation).
Through _______, he proves "quotation" (in text citation).
Through _______, he proves "quotation" (in text citation).
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