Practice Incorporating a Quotation

"In the heat of the fight, men are color blind"

The movie "glory" illustrates how the white and black soldiers come together as one. As one critic says, "In the heat of the fight, men are color blind".

I learned that paraphrasing is used when I want to write about a writer's idea, and quotations are used when I want to use the exact words of an authors. 

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 exact words or phrases, to any extent, I have to use quotation marks and give credit. 
• If I use another 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 get it and I'm ready to move forward.