Integration [TRUSTED]

In writing, refers to the process of weaving outside information—like quotes, paraphrases, or data—into your own writing to create a cohesive argument.

To "put together a text" using integrated sources, follow these three essential steps: 1. Choose Your Integration Method integration

: Use the author’s exact words when the original phrasing is particularly powerful or authoritative. In writing, refers to the process of weaving

: Condense a large section of text or an entire article into a brief overview. 2. Weave the Information (The "Sandwich" Method) integration

A well-integrated sentence never lets a quote "stand alone" as its own sentence. Instead, use the following structure: Quote Integration | Writing & Speaking Center