1. It is important to frame your quotation
2. Do not incorporate "Hit and Run" quotes into your work
3. Create "quotation sandwiches"- start your quotes with solid lead-ins via strong action verbs or otherwise.
To begin, framing your quotes is important because it allows your reader to understand where you're coming from in regards to using the specific quote for your idea. If the readers are in the dark about a quotes meaning in a context that only you understand, you must incorporate why you said what you said to the readers so that they gain a better understanding. Through this your quote gains merit in use with your own ideas.
I'll be sure to steer clear of "Hit and Run" quotes in my paper. These are quotes that are just included into your idea without sufficient background information on them, or leading up to them. There needs to be synergy when applying quotes to your work, and readers will be confused if you do not properly tell them its relevance.
"Quotation Sandwiches" are a great way to add quotes into your work. As stated above, by the use of powerful lead-ins (action verbs etc.) and sufficient information, the quote gains purpose in meaning. Through this gain, the quotes now become something of the original authors and your own- you've successfully incorporated it.
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