Practicing Incorporating a Quotation

I thought the scene where one of the soldiers was being whipped was very intense and film critics agree. The reviewer on Reelview said, "the camera moves in for a close-up of Washington's face and holds there, showing an incredible range of emotion: fury, pain, humiliation, and isolation.".

What I learned today: Today I learned that you have to be very careful when paraphrasing so you don't plagiarize. I also realized that adding a quote is to support your statement, not to fill space on a page. It is important to always hyperlink to give credit where it's due.

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 or 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 into 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.

I do understand the rules, but I may need some more practice just to be safe.