Practicing incorporating a quotation

This a very deep movie, about glory in the midst of death and loss, as one critic says, "It is through defeat and death in the regiment that the nation experiences a new birth of freedom." This quote shows that these men aren't coming home to celebrate with their nation, but it is because of them that the nation can celebrate.

Paraphrasing and quotations are very useful literary devices, quotes to display a very strong idea by another, and paraphrasing to give the general meaning of an important excerpt.

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
•  Whether I quote of 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 another 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.