In-Text Citation #3
Goals
• Practice using information from two sources in the same paragraph.
• Practice using the direct quotes of two sources in the same paragraph.
• Synthesize information from a source.
• Understand the role of direct quotation use in a document.
• Apply co
ect standard MLA formatting when using in-text citations.
Directions:
1. Read two articles from your textbook Cu
ent Issues and Enduring Questions: “Building
Baby from the Genes up” by Ronald M. Green (https:
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-
dyn/content/article/2008/04/11/AR XXXXXXXXXXhtml) on page 449 and “Genetically
Modified Humans? No Thanks” by Richard Hayes (https:
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-
dyn/content/article/2008/04/15/AR XXXXXXXXXXhtml) on page 453. Each author poses a
different viewpoint on the issue of human genetic modification.
2. Create one paragraph that discusses how each author feels about the issue of genetic
modification and their solution to it.
3. Include 2 direct quotes from each author in your paragraph. You should have a total of at
least 4 direct quotes in all.
4. Formally introduce both articles when you first begin using them in the first paragraph:
article title (in quotes), the author’s name, and where it was published (in italics).
5. The key in this assignment is practicing using direct quotes and paraphrasing when
multiple authors are part of the conversation. It is important that you make it very clear
which of the two authors are speaking and what portion of the sentence is from their own
words by placing it in quotes.
6. You will need to paraphrase (put into your own words) your discussions of the information
from the articles that are not direct quotes.
Tips for this assignment:
1. Distinguish between each article by refe
ing to the authors’ last names after you have
formally introduced them. Make it clear where the information is coming from in your
writing.
Example:
Green believes that…
Hayes claims that…
Green and Hayes both suggest that…
2. Formally introduce each source when you first begin using it in your writing. Put the article
title in quotes and the publication name in italics.
“Building%20Baby%20from%20the%20Genes%20up”%20by%20Ronald%20M.%20Green (https:/www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/11/AR XXXXXXXXXXhtml)
“Building%20Baby%20from%20the%20Genes%20up”%20by%20Ronald%20M.%20Green (https:/www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/11/AR XXXXXXXXXXhtml)
“Building%20Baby%20from%20the%20Genes%20up”%20by%20Ronald%20M.%20Green (https:/www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/11/AR XXXXXXXXXXhtml)
“Genetically%20Modified%20Humans?%20No%20Thanks”%20by%20Richard%20Hayes (https:
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/15/AR XXXXXXXXXXhtml)
“Genetically%20Modified%20Humans?%20No%20Thanks”%20by%20Richard%20Hayes (https:
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/15/AR XXXXXXXXXXhtml)
“Genetically%20Modified%20Humans?%20No%20Thanks”%20by%20Richard%20Hayes (https:
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/15/AR XXXXXXXXXXhtml)
Example:
In the article “Building Baby from the Genes up” by Ronald M. Green published in The Washington
Post, he claims that…
Due
Sunday, October 17th
Grading
You will be graded on your discussion of both articles, the mechanics of in-text citation usage, your
formal introduction of both sources, your ability to distinguish the differences in the information
etween two different authors, and how well the quoted material and your words make sense.
See the grading ru
ic provided below.
In-Text Citation #3
In-Text Citation #3
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion
is linked to a
Learning
OutcomeQuo
tes and
Paragraphs
15 pts
Full Marks
The paragraph contains
4 direct quotes (2 from
each author).
0 pts
No Marks
Fewer than 4 quotes are included; or, fewer than
2 quotes from each author used.
15 pts
This criterion
is linked to a
Learning
OutcomeIn-
Text
Citations
5 pts
Full Marks
1.) In-text citations are placed at the end of the sentence and include the
paragraph number (where the quote can be found in the article) and the
author's last name (if the author's name isn't introduced somewhere in the
sentence). 2.) There are no commas inside the in-text citations. 3.) There
isn't any punctuation before the end quotes of the direct quotes (unless a
question or exclamation mark used).
3 pts
Sufficient
One minor
e
or in in-
text
citations.
0 pts
No
Marks
More
than
one
e
or.
5 pts
This criterion
is linked to a
Learning
OutcomeSign
al Phrases
5 pts
Full Marks
Signal Phrases are used before the direct quote. They either mention the author (who is
saying the quote), or provide context for the quote.
0 pts
No Marks
One or more
minor e
ors
in signal
phrase use.
5 pts
Total Points: 25