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Mount Vernon Ladies' Association: Spurious Quotations
A collection of quotations that have been mistakenly attributed to George Washington. Some have been done intentionally, some have been distorted, and some have been by mistake.
English Club
English Club: Quotation Marks (Double, Single)
This webpage lists the rules for the use of quotation marks, both double and single. It provides a list of rules for each with examples, explains the use of puctuation inside and outside the quotation marks, and discusses how to indicate...
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Using Sources: Quotation
This lesson focuses on integrating source material using direct quotations including examples and a chart of when to use them.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Extended Rules for Using Quotation Marks
This page offers more rules for using quotation marks, not just the basic rules. For example, Quotation marks may be used to indicate words used to denote irony.
McMaster University
The Bertrand Russel Archives: Quotations
Selected quotes by Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), the British philosopher, logician, essayist, social critic, and pacifist. You will find a taste of his thinking on everything from relationships ("One should have a general attitude of...
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Quotations by Descartes
This site, which is provided for by the University of St Andrews, contains 14 quotes by Rene Descartes. The information, while limited, is factual and worth checking out on the subject.
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Medium: 35 Quotes on Design That Will Fuel Up Your Creativity
A collection of quotes on design and creativity that can inspire students and ignite discussions about what design is and how creativity goes into the design of everyday objects.
English Club
English Club: Quotation Marks (Double, Single) " "
Learn to use and punctuate double and single quotations correctly within a sentence.
TES Global
Blendspace: Embedding Quotes 1/23/2014
A learning module with links to twenty-one texts, images, slides, and quizzes about embedding quotes in a text.
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Ivcc: Integrating and Using Quotations Properly
Written for a college composition course, the ideas in this article are valid for journalists as well. The article gives examples of each of the 4 ways to use quotations in writing. W.9-10.2b Strong Support, L.9-10.2b Colons
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Madison: Writing Center: Using Literary Quotations
Explains the style rules regarding using literary quotations in your essay. Covers punctuation, documentation, and the purpose of quoting. The information can be downloaded in PDF format.
BBC
Bbc: In Quotes: Reasons for the Iraq War
This article examines the United States' reasons for going to war with Iraq through a number of quotes by politicians in the United States and the United Kingdom. (29 May 2003)
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The Quotations Page: Common Sense by Thomas Paine
This site provides quotes from Thomas Paine's Common Sense.
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Brainy Quote: Mohandas Gandhi Quotes
A collection of quotes from Mohandas Gandhi with pictures and key words for each quote. A link to Gandhi's biography is also provided.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Hamlet Quotes
This site provides a series of quotations from Hamlet and connects them to themes found in the play.
University of Sydney (Australia)
The Write Site: What Are Quoting and Paraphrasing?
This reference provides clear explanations of quoting and paraphrasing. Examples of a paraphrase of a direct quotation is also provided.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing
Provides guidance on the ways to quote, paraphrase, and summarize information. Gives various reasons for paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting various sources.
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Appalachian History: Stories, Quotes, & Anecdotes: Jesse Hilton Stuart
This site provides information about the award-winning author named Jesse Hilton Stuart. An excerpt of the short story "I've Prayed for Straight Hair---or Hair of a Different Color" from the short story collection Men of the Mountains is...
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George Bernard Shaw/ Life and Excerpts From Works
The biography may be brief, but the selections from his works are, as one is entitled, "Gems." The excerpts deal with subjects like education ("Always argue with the teacher."), love and children, marriage and divorce, and a compilation...
TES Global
Tes: Othello Workbooklet, Gcse Coursework, Lit./lang.
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a study guide for Act 1 Scene 1 of Othello including writing an essay, locating quotes to support ideas, creating characters, and acting out the scene.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: How to Look Clever Without Even Trying Part 1
This article explains how to use quotations in an essay.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Quotations of John Cage
John Cage, the American minimalist composer, often made interesting commentaries on his music and culture in general. Here are some select examples of his remarks.
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University of Virginia: Jefferson on Agriculture
This collection from the University of Virginia provides quotes and information on Jefferson's writings about Agriculture.
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Gary Snyder: Lengthy Biography, Quotes, Bibliography
This site offers a very long biography, several quotes from Snyder, and many quotes from other writers regarding Gary Snyder. It also has a bibliography.
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