Blending Quotations

Blending not Dropping

All writers know of importance of citing information and giving credit to the source of ideas not original to an author.  In-text parenthetical citation is prevalent in academic writing and must not be overlooked.  However, citing sources is only half the battle.  Blending quotes is the skillful application of cited information.

Integrating quotations requires writers (as in you) to skillfully blend small amounts of quoted information from an original source into sentences of your own creation.  (Of course, you can't forget your MLA parenthetical citation.)   

Of course, you want to make sure you are using the correct quotations for your idea.  Some simple rules to follow when choosing quotes can be found here.

Dropping quotations into writings is not evidence of a mature writer. 

For example:

WRONG: T.S. Eliot, in his "Talent and the Individual," uses gender-specific language. "No poet, no artist of any art, has his complete meaning alone. His significance, his appreciation is the appreciation of his relation to the dead poets and artists" (Eliot 29).

RIGHT: T.S. Eliot, in his "Talent and the Individual," uses gender-specific language. He argues, for instance, that "no poet, no artist of any art, has his complete meaning alone. His significance, his appreciation is the appreciation of his relation to the dead poets and artists" (Eliot 29).

MLA8 Citation for Databases

How to Cite a Database in MLA 8

Databases are structured, electronic collections that may contain full-text articles, abstracts, data, and citations.

Databases are wonderful sources to use for research purposes as their content often contains scholarly articles and information that is peer-edited and reviewed.
Some popular databases include ProQuest, EbscoHost, Gale, and LexisNexis. These and many other databases require a subscription in order to be able to obtain access. Ask your school or public librarian for help with accessing databases.

When creating a citation for a database in MLA 8, locate the following pieces of information:

*The author(s)
*The title of the source
The titles of any containers
The names of any other contributors
The Version (such as an edition)
The Numbers (such as a volume or issue number)
The Publisher
The Publication date
*Locations (such as page ranges, URLs, or doi numbers)

*Notes:

*If the article is written by more than one author, refer to EasyBib’s page onHow to Format an Author’s Name in MLA 8. This page explains how to properly cite a source with one, two, three, or more authors.

*To learn more about how to format the title of a source, check out EasyBib’s page on How to Format the Title in MLA 8. This page explains how to properly format the title of a source and the container in an MLA 8 citation.

*When including the URL in the citation, omit “http://” and “https://” from the site’s address. In addition, if the citation will be viewed on a digital device, it is helpful to make it clickable. This ensure that readers will be able to easily access and view the source themselves.

General structure of a database citation in MLA 8:

Author’s Last name, First name. “Title of the source.” Title of the first container, First name Last name of any contributors, Version, Numbers, Publisher, Publication date, Location. Name of Database, URL or DOI.

Here are some examples to help you cite a database in MLA 8:

Example of How to Cite a Journal Article Found on a Database in MLA 8:

Stevens Ruth S., et. al. “Self-Service Holds in Libraries: Is Patron Privacy Being Sacrificed for Patron Convenience?” Reference & User Services Quarterly, vol. 52, no. 1, American Library Association, Fall 2012, pp. 33-34. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/refuseserq.52.1.33.

Example of How to Cite a Photograph Found on a Database in MLA 8:

Hume Anadarko, C.R. “Kiowa Teepees – Meat Drying.” Annette Ross Hume Photography Collection, Wichita State University Libraries.Indigenous Peoples: North America,http://tinyurl.galegroup.com/tinyurl/3fNbh0.

Example of How to Cite a Book Found in a Database in MLA 8:

Cateforis, Theodore. Are We Not New Wave? Modern Pop at the Turn of the 1980s. University of Michigan Press, 2011. Project Muse,http://muse.jhu.edu.i.ezproxy.nypl.org/book/2441.

Example of How to Cite a Newspaper Article Found in a Database in MLA 8:

Bennish, Steve, and Laura A. Bischoff. “Voters Support Ohio Library Building Boom.” Dayton Daily News, 24 June 2016. Ebscohost, 
http://search.ebscohost.com.i.ezproxy.nypl.org/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=cookie,ip,url,cpid&custid=nypl&db=nfh&AN=2W63144501246&site=ehost-live.

Example of How to Cite a Thesis or Dissertation Found in a Database in MLA 8:

Salas, Gayla L. “Increasing Reading/Literacy Performance of At-Risk Elementary Students Through Increased Access to Fiction/Non-Fiction Resources and Incorporating Readers Theater Activities.” ERIC, Saint Xavier University and Pearson Achievement Solutions, May 2008, http://eric.ed.gov.i.ezproxy.nypl.org/?id=ED501061

MLA8 for Website Citation

Source Information HERE

How to Cite a Website in MLA 8

A website is a collection of information pages on the Internet that are written by an individual, organization, company, or institution. Websites can range in a variety of topics including news, sports, travel, and many other interests and hobbies.

To make a citation for a website, you will need the following pieces of information:

The author’s name
The title of the article or page
The title of the website
*The name of the publisher
The date the page or site was published
*The URL

*Notes:
On the publisher:
Only include the name of the publisher when it differs from the name of the website.

On URLs:
In previous versions of MLA, researchers were not required to include the URL. In MLA 8, it is strongly recommended to include the URL in the citation. Even though web pages and URLs can be taken down or changed, it is still possible to learn about the source from the information seen in the URL.
When including URLs in a citation, omit http:// and https:// from the website’s address.
When creating a citation that will be read on a digital device, it is helpful to make the URL clickable so that readers can directly access the source themselves.

Structure of a website citation in MLA 8:

Place the author’s name in reverse order, last name first, add a comma, and then the first name followed by a period. The title of the web page or article is placed in quotation marks, with a period before the end quotation. The title of the website is written in italics followed by a comma. If the name of the publisher differs from the name of the website, include it after the title. Immediately following the publisher is the date that the page or article was published, or posted. Finally, end with the URL. The URL is the website’s address.

Author’s Last name, First name. “Title of the Article or Individual Page.”Title of the website, Name of the publisher, Date of publication, URL.

Examples of website citations in MLA 8:

White, Lori. “The Newest Fad in People Helping People: Little Free Pantries.” Upworthy, Cloud Tiger Media, 3 Aug. 2016,
www.upworthy.com/the-newest-fad-in-people-helping-people-little-free-pantries?g=2&c=hpstream.

How to cite a website with no author in MLA 8:
Sometimes, websites do not clearly state who wrote the information on the page. When no author is listed, omit the author information from the citation. Start the citation with the title.

Example of a citation for a website without an author in MLA 8:

“Giant Panda.” Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Smithsonian Institute, nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/giantpandas/pandafacts/

How to cite a website when there is no page title:

When citing a web page that does not include a formal title, it is acceptable to include a description of the page. Do not place the description in italics or in quotation marks. Follow the description with the name of the website.

Example of a website citation in MLA 8 when there is no page title in MLA 8:

General Information on the New York Mets. NYCData, The Weissman Center for International Business Baruch College/CUNY, www.baruch.cuny.edu/nycdata/sports/nymets.htm.

MLA 8 for Image Citation

All following information is copied from MLA8th edition EasyBib

Digital images are pictures that can be viewed electronically by a computer or digital device. They can include photographs, illustrations, or graphics found on a website, database, or scanned or saved to your computer.

How to cite a digital image found on a website in MLA 8:

To create a citation for a digital image found on a website in MLA 8, locate the following pieces of information:

• The name of the creator of the digital image
• *The title of the digital image
• The title of the website that the image was found on
• The names of any other contributors responsible for the digital image
• Version of the image (if applicable)
• Any numbers associated with the image (if applicable)
• *The publisher of the image
• The date the image was created or published
• *The location of the image, such as a URL

*Notes:
*If the digital image does not have a title, include a description of the image. Do not place this information in quotation marks or italics.

*If the picture was found using Google Images, do not cite Google Images as the publisher. Instead, click on the picture and use the information from the website that is hosting the picture.

*When including the URL in the citation, omit “http://” and “https://” from the site’s address. In addition, if the citation will be viewed on a digital device, it is helpful to make it clickable. This ensures that readers will be able to easily access and view the source themselves.

Structure of a citation for an image found on a website in MLA 8:

Creator’s Last name, First name. “Title of the digital image.” Title of the website, First name Last name of any contributors, Version (if applicable), Number (if applicable), Publisher, Publication date, URL.

Examples of citations for digital images found on websites in MLA 8:

Vasquez, Gary A. Photograph of Coach K with Team USA. NBC Olympics,USA Today Sports, 5 Aug. 2016, www.nbcolympics.com/news/rio-olympics-coach-ks-toughest-test-or-lasting-legacy.

Gilpin, Laura. “Terraced Houses, Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico.” Library of Congress, Reproduction no. LC-USZ62-102170, 1939, www.loc.gov/pictures/item/90716883/

Introducing Technology Blog Research Project

You should begin your blog post with the definition of your topic.  It is difficult to discuss a topic if your audience does not have the knowledge.  It is your job to give your audience the required knowledge to help them understand your writing.

What is a blog? An abbreviated version of “Web Log,” it was originally developed as a diary type site but has changed over time. Blogging has become an important part our culture and the blogosphere can have a significant influence in politics, business and society. Blogs typically have a single area of interest or topic and each “post” includes some element of that topic. The following is a list of components on a typical blog.

Headers are Good for Breaking up Sections

Your blog post is left justified.  You don't indent.

Paragraphs are small and chunky.

MLA Source information for Pictures goes here.
Author. Title. Website. Publisher. Date, Accessed on.
Then HYPERLINK it to the image.
Make sure the hyperlink goes to NEW WINDOW.

Our Research Plan

Technology History and Information: Research Week 1
Social Issue(s): Research Week 2
(1 social issue: 3 possible solutions) or (3 social issues: 3 possible solutions)
Solution(s): Research Week 3, 4, 5
(1 social issue: 3 possible solutions) or (3 social issues: 3 possible solutions)

Outline (Topics of each blog post)
Intro:
Post 1: Why is this technology interesting? Background/history of technology
Post 2: Identify problem (s) in society (Must have research to back up- Fact not opinion)
Body:
Post 3: Solution #1 (Present/Future use)
Post 4: Solution #2 (Present/Future use)
Post 5: Solution #3 (Present/Future use)
Conclusion:
Post 6: How to encourage application or further development of this tech?

Finish your blog post with your source information at the bottom. It does not have to be indented, but the information must be in MLA order.