In this reading I learned the proper time to use quotes and what to do when you are going to use a quote. Before you use a quote you must bring up information and then introduce the quote so that it flows in your paper. This reading explains how if you do not do this then sometimes the quote will be very awkward and not appeal to the reader. One must make sure that they are just not throwing a quote for the sake of having a quote in their paper, but to actually make sure that the quote and the placement of the the quote makes sense. The book has many different analogies on how awkward quotes can relate to many awkward things that happen in everyday life.
Sophia Fundora The text "Really Responding" surprised me in the way that Richard Straub claimed that putting forth maximum effort when peer reviewing someone else's paper could make you an even better writer. He emphasizes the importance of writing comments within the margarines and summarizing the paper in your own words. I believe that this strategy mentioned could be very helpful not only for the person who's paper your reviewing but for yourself as well. It helps the writer see how the audience would perceive their paper and what they need to work on. It helps the reviewer by enhancing their comprehension skills and applying their own comments on their own paper as well. I also believe his strategy of taking the stage of drafting in to consideration when peer reviewing could be very helpful. For example, Straub mentions how if it's a first or rough draft, try not to deal with all the editing at once but instead focus on the large picture like the focus, con...
Juan, I would agree that the article was extremely helpful in giving insight on how to properly use citations especially with the final draft for our research paper being due so soon. I thought that the part you mentioned that suggested introducing your source before quoting theme was very helpful as well.
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