Here is the original quote found on page 9 of the Center for Academic Integrity document:

"Each group needs to uphold [its] own responsibility and do it well, without making excuses, for academic integrity to truly flourish." (Student at CAI Conference)

Here is how it was integrated into a paper:

Academic integrity is an important part of university life. "Each group needs to uphold [its] own responsibility and do it well, without making excuses, for academic integrity to truly flourish" (The Centre for Academic Integrity, 1999, p. 9).

What is wrong with it?

• There is a connection to the previous sentence, but it is not obvious, and the quote is “added on” rather than integrated.
• It does not appear to be quoting someone in authority. The quote was actually from a student, not the Center for Academic Integrity.
• The quote is not properly cited.

Take a look at the quote in its original context by clicking on the link below and looking at page 9. Center for Academic Integrity (http://www.academicintegrity.org/pdf/FVProject.pdf)

Academic integrity is an important part of university life. "Each group needs to uphold [its] own responsibility and do it well, without making excuses, for academic integrity to truly flourish" (The Centre for Academic Integrity, 1999, p. 9).

Who made this statement? A reader could very easily conclude that this statement was made by the Center for Academic Integrity. Was it?

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Citing your sources is important in all contexts, even in the lecture hall. Students can learn a great deal about how to cite sources if their professors actively demonstrate citation. A student at an academic integrity conference commented that “[s]eeing faculty members cite the work of their colleagues sets a good example for members of the class” (The Centre for Academic Integrity, 1999, p.8).

Is this an appropriate use of a quote in a passage?

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Citing your sources is important in all contexts, by all members of the academic community. In fact some professors "are very good about citing sources for their lecture" (The Center for Academic Integrity, 1999, p. 8).

Is this an appropriate use of a quote in a passage?

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Many students give into peer pressure. "Being responsible means taking action against wrongdoing, despite peer pressure, fear, loyalty, or compassion" (p. 10). "[S]tudents have an obligation to act in a fair and reasonable manner toward their peers, the faculty, staff, administration and the physical property of the University" (The University of Manitoba, n.d., para. 2).

Is this an appropriate use of a quote in a passage?

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