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    The document provides guidance on citing sources in writing. It lists ways to introduce and attribute quotes and information to their original sources, such as mentioning the author, article name, date of publication, or organization. Some recommended phrases to attribute sources are "according to," "as cited in," and "as noted by." The document also emphasizes setting up quotes with context and noting the credentials of people being quoted.

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    The document provides guidance on citing sources in writing. It lists ways to introduce and attribute quotes and information to their original sources, such as mentioning the author, article name, date of publication, or organization. Some recommended phrases to attribute sources are "according to," "as cited in," and "as noted by." The document also emphasizes setting up quotes with context and noting the credentials of people being quoted.

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    The document provides guidance on citing sources in writing. It lists ways to introduce and attribute quotes and information to their original sources, such as mentioning the author, article name, date of publication, or organization. Some recommended phrases to attribute sources are "according to," "as cited in," and "as noted by." The document also emphasizes setting up quotes with context and noting the credentials of people being quoted.

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    The document provides guidance on citing sources in writing. It lists ways to introduce and attribute quotes and information to their original sources, such as mentioning the author, article name, date of publication, or organization. Some recommended phrases to attribute sources are "according to," "as cited in," and "as noted by." The document also emphasizes setting up quotes with context and noting the credentials of people being quoted.

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    Name: __________________________________

    ___________

    Section: _______

    Date:

    Citing Sources
    When you are using evidence in your writing, you can transition into and cite sources by
    mentioning:

    The name of the organization that published/produced the source


    o According to an article by the Associated Press, chocolate milk is unfairly
    blamed for causing obesity.

    The author of the article and/or the name of the article


    o In Schools may ban chocolate milk over added sugar, Christina Hoag
    interviews some people who believe that chocolate milk is unfairly blamed as
    one of the causes of obesity.

    The name of the specific person who said the quote (This could be within an
    article or video.)
    o Julie Buric, who is vice president of marketing for the Milk Processors
    Education Program, says, Chocolate milk has been unfairly pegged as one of
    the causes of obesity.

    Ways to Incorporate Sources Within


    Paragraphs

    For example, in the article by , it says

    (Author/organization) claims

    (Author/organization) supports this claim. He/she writes,

    According to (name of person/article/organization), ...

    (Name of person/article) states/said/wrote, ".

    (Name of person), from/in (Name of article/organization), says/said/writes, "..."

    In (Name of article or book), (Name of person) writes/says/states, "..."

    As cited in (name of article/book)...

    As noted in (name of article/book).../As noted by (name of person), ...

    (Name of article, person, organization) reveals that...

    Research from (name of organization) points to the fact that

    (Name of person/article) highlights that

    MAKING QUOTES WORK


    Transition into the quote:
    o For example, the text (or a person) says
    o According to the text
    o (so and so) claims
    o (so and so) describes this.
    Give some context or background if it is needed
    Name the source and give credentials that set him/her up as an
    expert if you can
    Explain the speakers relationship to the cause/issue
    Cite the bibliographic information so others can find the information.
    Transition into a discussion/analysis of the quote
    Example of quote. Point out how writer set you up to think that the writer
    really knows what shes talking about because she named the source and
    listed sources credentials :
    Jacqueline Stenson, an MSNBC contributor, argues that kids who are
    pushed too hard during sports can burn out. As she argues, Not only are
    these youngsters at risk for emotional burnout, but they also may develop
    injuries that plague them for a lifetime. Some will turn to steroids or other
    performance-enhancing substances to try to gain an edge (Stenson 2004).

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