Properly citing a Research Paper

Example of a paraphrase in paper  warm colors, such as yellows, compliment cool colors such as blue (de Jong- Stout 20).

Exact Quote on Index card  “Floral Designers use the color wheel to create pleasing arrangements using color to invoke emotions and colors that enhance each other.”  (de Jong- Stout 20).

Exact quote in paper  “ In nature, colors change with environmental factors such as light and surroundings, and nature employs many complimentary colors “(de Jong-Stout 18).

Quote on Index Card  Quotation or fact  “In nature, colors change with environmental factors such as light and surroundings, and nature employs many complimentary colors”  de Jong-Stout 18

Interview Quote Used in paper  Complimentary colors are opposites on the color wheel (Bone)

Index card for Interview  Quotation or fact  The color wheel holds all colors, and  the opposite on the color wheel are actually complimentary in floral design.  Bone, Susan Anderson

Paraphrase Quote in paper  Dark colors absorb light and light colors reflect light (Edwards 14).

Quote on Index Card  Quotation or fact   “When dealing with color a flower  designer must always remember  that darks absorb and light reflects”   Explanation of this quote or fact  Floral designers should consider the fact that  Light colors will absorb colors and dark colors will  Reflect the light.  Edwards 14

Citing from the Web  A container typically “should be about half as tall as your flowers” (Phillip’s Flowers).

Web Cite  All America-Phillip’s Flower Shops Page. 25 Sept

The Paper  Dietrich 4  “In nature, colors change with environmental factors such as light and surroundings, and nature employs many complimentary colors “(de Jong-Stout 18). Floral designers attempt to mimic nature with these colors through use of the color wheel. Complimentary colors are opposites on the color wheel (Bone) and warm colors, such as yellows, compliment cool colors such as blue (de Jong- Stout 20). Many different types of colors also exist. Pure colors cause excitement and should be used in moderation. Tints are pure colors with addition of white, tones are pure colors with the addition of gray, and shades are pure colors with the addition of black. Light also affects the brightness of colors. Dark colors absorb light and light colors reflect light (Edwards 14). Designers much choose appropriate colors to make arrangements appealing and to compose an arrangement fitting its surroundings.

 In nature, colors change with environmental factors such as light and surroundings, and nature employs many complimentary colors “(de Jong-Stout 18). Floral designers attempt to mimic nature with these colors through use of the color wheel.

 Complimentary colors are opposites on the color wheel (Bone) and warm colors, such as yellows, compliment cool colors such as blue (de Jong- Stout 20).

 Many different types of colors also exist. Pure colors cause excitement and should be used in moderation. Tints are pure colors with addition of white, tones are pure colors with the addition of gray, and shades are pure colors with the addition of black.

 Light also affects the brightness of colors. Dark colors absorb light and light colors reflect light (Edwards 14). Designers much choose appropriate colors to make arrangements appealing and to compose an arrangement fitting its surroundings.

Now You Try It  Paraphrase the following quote and properly Cite it as you would in a paper

From a Book  This blending results in a relaxed and comfortable feel to a design.  From: Susie Edwards The Encyclopedia of Flower Arranging New York: Smithmark Publishers, 1997.

Paraphrase the Quote and Properly Cite  Focal points do not demand complete attentions, but they serve as a major component of many designs.  Gary L. McDaniel Floral Design and Arrangement, Reston Publishing Company, Inc., 1981.

Quote from an Interview  Floral design is an art from that requires knowledge of flowers, arranging techniques, color, and emotional responses  Susan Anderson Bone. Personal interview. 9 Sept. 2002

Paraphrase from the Web  In a harmonious arrangement, all elements of the design come together All America-Phillip’s Flower Shops Page. 25 Sept