Practice Incorporating a Quotation

Movie critic James Berardinelli agrees that because of Glory's historical accuracy "[it] has become one of the most frequently shown motion pictures in high schools" across the United States.

While paraphrasing and quoting the movie review of Glory I learned that the difference between the two is that paraphrasing is used to show your understanding of the material(s), while quotations are used to strengthen an argument it an essay. Quotations should only be used when the author of the work has stated your idea in a clear and more concise way, and it couldn't be better explained.

This is what Mrs.Lawson wanted me to learn today:

• Only use a quote when it adds power and style to my writing.
• Always make it clear, from context, that I understand the full meaning of the quote.
• Whether I quote or paraphrase, always be transparent about the source and how I'm using it.
• If I use another author's words or phrases, to any extent, I have to use quotation marks and give credit.
• If I use another's author's presentation of facts or ideas, but put their ideas in my own words, I better have a good reason for doing that, and I MUST give credit.
• Hyperlinking is so easy, there is no excuse for not being transparent about my sources.

I understand how to paraphrase and use quotations properly.