Writing: Advanced Argumentation & Persuasion C1 - Lesson 4: Integrating Sources and Quotations Seamlessly

C1 Writing: Sources

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The Weave

Seamless Integration

Avoid "Dropped Quotes" (sentences that are just a quote). Weave them into your own grammar.

The Dropped Quote (B1)

Smith argues about climate change. "The data is alarming and requires immediate action."

✖ Two separate sentences. Clunky.

The Weave (C1)

Smith argues that the data is "alarming" and requires "immediate action." 🔊

✔ One fluid sentence using "that".

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Beyond "Said"

Precision in Reporting

Tap a verb below to see its specific meaning.

Asserts

Contends

Refutes

Corroborates

Posits

Implies

Emphasizes

Concedes

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Citation Builder

Construct the Integration

APPROVED

1. The Signal (Who + Context) ...Choose... Dr. Lee said, In her recent study, Dr. Lee

2. The Strong Verb ...Choose... warns that says

3. The Weave (Partial Quote) ...Choose... "Unregulated AI poses an existential threat." unregulated AI poses "an existential threat."

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Mission

Practice the Weave

Source Text:
"Social media algorithms are designed to maximize addiction, not connection." (Prof. Harris)

Task: Rewrite this in your notebook using the Weave.

• Use a verb like argues, claims, or maintains.
• Use the word that.
• Quote only the key phrase ("maximize addiction").

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Example: Professor Harris maintains that algorithms prioritize "maximizing addiction" over human connection.