Question

Learning Target

I CAN identify the difference between quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, practice embedding evidence using MLA in-text citations, and revise sentences so evidence flows smoothly in my writing.

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Success Criteria

I will know I am successful when:

✔ I can explain the difference between quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing.
✔ I can correctly embed quotes, paraphrases, and summaries using MLA in-text citations.
✔ I can revise my writing so evidence connects smoothly to my claim.

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Bell Work (5–7 minutes)

Look at the two examples below.

Good Example:
As research shows, “Overuse of social media can increase anxiety in teenagers” (Smith 22).

Bad Example:
“Overuse of social media can increase anxiety in teenagers.” (Smith 22).

Answer the questions:

What is wrong with the second example?

Answer 1

Two things are wrong with the second example:

1. Incorrect punctuation/citation placement — in MLA the parenthetical citation goes before the sentence’s final period. It should be: “Overuse of social media can increase anxiety in teenagers” (Smith 22).

2. The quote is a dropped quote (not embedded) — it has no lead‑in or context from the writer. Good practice is to connect the evidence to your sentence (e.g., As research shows, “Overuse of social media can increase anxiety in teenagers” (Smith 22).)