THE OREO METHOD:
Using Sources Responsibly and Effectively
Dr. Kathleen McCoy
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INTRODUCE the source itself or the main idea
of the info you are about to quote or
paraphrase.
QUOTE OR PARAPHRASE the brief passage
that supports your idea. Only use “ “ for
verbatim language.
CITE the source in an MLA parenthetical
citation that goes BEFORE the period at the
end of the sentence.
Finally, COMMENT on the quote or paraphrase
to integrate the information into your argument.