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In-Text Citations (parenthetical citations) Books • Lennie is described as “his opposite, a huge man, shapeless of face, with large, pale eyes with wide, sloping shoulders…”(Steinbeck 4). Internet Sources • In the parenthetical citation, include the first item that appears in the Work Cited entry that matches the citation author name, article name, website name, film name • “John Ernst Steinbeck was born in Salinas, California, on February 27, 1902 of German and Irish ancestry” (National Steinbeck Center).

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Page 1: In-Text Citations (parenthetical citations) Books Lennie is described as “his opposite, a huge man, shapeless of face, with large, pale eyes with wide,

• In-Text Citations (parenthetical citations)• Books

• Lennie is described as “his opposite, a huge man, shapeless of face, with large, pale eyes with wide, sloping shoulders…”(Steinbeck 4).

• Internet Sources• In the parenthetical citation, include the first item

that appears in the Work Cited entry that matches the citation

author name, article name, website name, film name

• “John Ernst Steinbeck was born in Salinas, California, on February 27, 1902 of German and Irish ancestry” (National Steinbeck Center).

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MLA GuidelinesMLA Guidelines

Ms. Miles - English

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Page GuidelinesPage Guidelines

• White, 8.5” x 11” paper

• 1” margins all the way around

• Times New Roman, size 12 font ONLY

• Use tab key to indent• New paragraphs• Block quotations longer than 4 lines when typed

• Level 1 Heading: bold, flush left• Use this for each section title

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First PageFirst Page

• Do not make a title page unless requested by a teacher• In the upper left-hand corner--in this order:

1. YOUR NAME2. TEACHER’S NAME3. CLASS AND PERIOD4. DATE

• Double Space- hit enter key 2 times• Center your title

• Use correct capitalization • Do not bold, italicize, underline your title or use quotation

marks

• Double Space again- hit enter key 2 times

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QuotationsQuotations

• Short Quotations• enclose the quotation in double quotation marks• Provide the author and page number, and

• include a complete reference on the Works Cited page

• Punctuation marks such as periods, commas, and semicolons should appear AFTER the parenthetical citation

• Question marks and exclamation points appear INSIDE the quotation marks if they are a part of the quoted passage

• These go after the parenthetical citation if they are a part of your thoughts

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QuotationsQuotations

• Example:• According to Foulkes's study, dreams may

express "profound aspects of personality" (184).

• Is it possible that dreams may express "profound aspects of personality" (Foulkes 184)?

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QuotationQuotation

• Long Quotations• FOUR lines or longer:

• Do not use quotation marks• Start the quotation on a new line, with the entire quote

indented one inch from the left margin• maintain double-spacing

• Adding or deleting words in a quotation• Adding words to a quotation--put the new words in

brackets [ ]• Deleting words from a quotation--put an ellipsis in the

place of missing words

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• Example• Adding words

• Jan Harold Brunvand, in an essay on urban legends, states: "some individuals [who retell urban legends] make a point of learning every rumor or tale" (78).

• Deleting words• In an essay on urban legends, Jan Harold Brunvand

notes that "some individuals make a point of learning every recent rumor or tale . . . and in a short time a lively exchange of details occurs" (78).

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PracticePractice

• Each man’s appearance and characteristics give the reader clues about his character. George is “small and quick, dark of face, with restless eyes and sharp, strong features. Every part of him was defined: small, strong hands slender arms, a thin and bony nose.

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PracticePractice

• Each man’s appearance and characteristics give the reader clues about his character. George is “small and quick, dark of face, with restless eyes and sharp, strong features. Every part of him was defined: small, strong hands slender arms, a thin and bony nose” (Steinbeck 4).

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PracticePractice

• Lennie is described as “his opposite, a huge man, shapeless of face, with large, pale eyes with wide, sloping shoulders.

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PracticePractice

• Lennie is described as “his opposite, a huge man, shapeless of face, with large, pale eyes with wide, sloping shoulders…”(Steinbeck 4).

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Choosing QuotationsChoosing Quotations

• Find a quote that supports your opinion• Make sure you understand the quote• You should be able to explain HOW this quote supports

your opinion

• Which quote better shows that Lennie needs George?

• “Lennie was looking helplessly to George for instructions” (Steinbeck 25).

• “…Lennie dropped his head in shame at having forgotten” (Steinbeck 22).

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Choosing QuotationsChoosing Quotations

• Use the least amount of quoted words as possible• Which use of a quote best describes George?

• “Both were dressed in denim trousers and in denim coats with brass buttons. Both wore black, shapeless hats and both carried tight blanket rolls slung over their shoulders. The first man was small and quick, dark of face, with restless eyes and sharp, strong features. Every part of him was defined: small, strong hands, slender arms, a thin and bony nose” (Steinbeck 2).

• George was, “small and quick, dark of face, with restless eyes and sharp, strong features” (Steinbeck 2).

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Choosing QuotesChoosing Quotes

• Explain the importance of your quote• Don’t assume your reader understands- explain,

explain, explain!• 1:3 quotation/commentary

• “Lennie was looking helplessly to George for instructions” (Steinbeck 25). Without George, Lennie could not function in society. He was forgetful, and unable to make decisions without George’s help. This shows that…

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Choosing QuotationsChoosing Quotations

• Don’t change the meaning of the quotation• Read the sentences before and after a quote

to make sure you understand the author’s meaning• Which quotation is taken out of context?

• Lennie “got kicked in the head by a horse when he was a kid” (Steinbeck 22).

• George tells the boss that Lennie “got kicked in the head by a horse when he was a kid” so the boss would let Lennie work (Steinbeck 22).

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Choosing QuotesChoosing Quotes

• Introduce quotations with a signal statement• In the words of author’s full name, “ quote” (parenthetical

citation).

• As author has noted, “ quote” (parenthetical citation).

• Author makes it clear that, “ quote” (parenthetical citation).

• Use transitions to introduce your commentary• In other words: to make a statement clear

• Therefore: for this reason

• Consequently: as a result

• In addition: means to add on information