Signal Phrase: Read "Too Much Pressure" by Colleen Wenke (564-568). Consider it a model for using signal phrases to introduce quoted material as explained on pages 508-512 of the Bedford Handbook.
1. Copy two good examples from Wenke's essay of signal phrases that name the author, title, and/or publication information to introduce the quote.
2. Then write a statement of your own about Wenke's main point which names her and her article in a signal phrase to introduce a direct quote (something she wrote, not something she quoted from someone else). Provide paranthetical citation for your quote.
Those directions are clear. What is your question?
1. Two good examples of signal phrases from Wenke's essay "Too Much Pressure" could be:
- According to Wenke, in her article "Too Much Pressure," she states that "[quote]" (564).
- Wenke, author of "Too Much Pressure," argues that "[quote]" (567).
2. In her article "Too Much Pressure," Wenke highlights the detrimental effects of excessive academic pressure on students. She asserts, "Students are under so much pressure to succeed academically that they often resort to cheating" (566).
(Note: The page number for the direct quote is not provided, as it is a hypothetical scenario. In an actual academic paper, the precise page number should be included in the parenthetical citation.)