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Instructions
Before starting this assignment, go through our lesson on integrati
Instructions
Before starting this assignment, go through our lesson on integrating evidence into writing.
Then, use what you have learned to make your own source sandwich using a single line from Diane Burns’s poem “Sure You Can Ask Me A Personal Question.”
Last, add the necessary MLA in-text citation. Use the citing help available within your reading and annotation assignment instructions.
Integrating Evidence into Your Writing
Overview
Most instructors expect students to back up the claims they make in their essays with evidence. This evidence can take many forms and can come from a variety of sources, but in this class, we will rely primarily on evidence from written texts and video sources. To make your writing as strong as possible, there are several things for you to consider when you incorporate this evidence. We’ll be working on all of these things throughout the term.
Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing
If you quote a lot in your essays, it can look like you don’t have your own ideas, so you should keep quotations to a minimum. Ask yourself the following:
Is the wording of the idea in the original text very important or striking?
If yes, quoting is probably fine. If no, move to the next question.
Are all of the details in the original text necessary for your audience to understand your point?
If yes, consider paraphrasing. If no, consider summarizing.
See our help page on Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing for more information.
QPS: Similarities & Differences
Relationship to Original Quoted Passage Paraphrased Passage Summarized Passage
Ideas Included Same Same Only Major Ideas
Wording Used Same Transformed Transformed
Additional Punctuation / Formatting
Quotation Marks or
Special Block Indenting
None
None
In-text Citation Added Yes Yes Yes
Works Cited Entry Added Yes Yes Yes
Idea Flow
No matter what technique you use, you’ll need to incorporate the source material smoothly into your work. This will help show that you’re a thoughtful and skilled writer. In this class, I’m going to ask you to use a technique called the Source Sandwich. Watch this presentation to learn about the technique.
Here’s a template Download templateto help you create your own source sandwiches.
Documentation
All uses of source material need to be documented, even when you re-word someone’s ideas using your own language. Think about it – you wouldn’t know the idea if someone hadn’t shared it with you. It’s only fair to give credit to that person; if it was your idea, you’d want someone else to give credit to you.
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