Practicing Incorporating a Quotation

The film is one sided because the producers are taking all the accounts of war and information from a white man's, Robert G. Shaw, letters. One critic said, "The film should have, if possible, integrated some primary-source material from an enlisted (black) man’s perspective." Although most of the black members of the 54th regiment could not read or write, there could have been conversational evidence of what it was like on the other side of the regiment instead of just information from an authoritative figure in the regiment. 

Paraphrasing is used for short lengths of text and retelling a quote or article in your own words and thoughts. Quoting is used for longer lengths of text when someone else's words are necessary to the enrichment of your words and work. Paraphrasing is appropriate for smaller assignments while quoting is expected for other longer forms of assignments. 

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.
• Whenever 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 anothers 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 understand and I've learned this.