Philosophy

Pierce College

Department of History, Philosophy, & Sociology

Writing Quiz

Date:

Name:

Q) What are four good reasons for including quotations in an essay turned in to me?

1) there just is no better way of expressing the thought

2) you are afraid to commit to a paraphrase, when a paraphrase would convey the same information

3) your entire thesis depends on particular wording

4) you have nothing to say and so are throwing in quotes

5) you are attributing something controversial to the person quoted

6) you are using long quotes to fluff up your essay

7) you are pointing out something that is too easily overlooked