steps you can follow<\/a> to build your OWN quote sandwich (affinity for BLTs not required):<\/span><\/p>\nSTEP ONE<\/strong> – Top Bun (Wheat, White, Multigrain, or Gluten-Free)<\/span><\/p>\n\n- The top bun is the point that you want to make in a particular section of the paper. This is the perfect place for your topic sentence or a supporting detail for your topic sentence.<\/span>\n
\n- Example: BLTs are a phenomenal meal during all periods of the day. <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
STEP TWO<\/strong> – Toppings (Organic Lettuce or Regular?)<\/span><\/p>\n\n- In a brief sentence, explain why you think the quote you have selected helps you make this point.<\/span>\n
\n- Example: Other sources demonstrate conflicting views towards Paris Wilson’s affinity for BLTs because they are perceived as boring and traditional, but this is not the case. In fact, they produce many benefits.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
STEP THREE<\/strong> – Seasonings (Salt, Pepper, or Old Bay)<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Some might disagree that Old Bay is an important ingredient to a BLT, but for quote sandwiches seasoning is context. Before you list your quote, ask yourself, “Is there any additional context your reader needs to understand the author\u2019s ideas?” If so, add it here.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
STEP FOUR<\/strong> – Signal Phrase<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Who is speaking? Write a signal phrase which includes a verb (such as \u201cargues\u201d or \u201cexplains\u201d) with the name of the person who’s being quoted.<\/span>\n
\n- Example: Wilson (2018) passionately states…<\/em> \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
STEP FIVE<\/strong> – The Meat (Pork, Turkey, Cage-Free, or Vegan Bacon)<\/span><\/p>\n\n- The quote is the main reason you’re creating this quote sandwich; that\u2019s why it\u2019s called, “the meat.” Your selected quote goes here.<\/span>\n
\n- “BLTs are a lackadaisical person’s dream meal. They are a quick, easy recipe that anyone at any cooking level can create. Not only do you have protein in the bacon, but you have the dietary balance of the lettuce and tomato that adds nutritional value to your overall diet” (Wilson 2018, p. 2).<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
STEP SIX<\/strong> – (Ketchup, Mustard, Pickles, the condiment choices are endless)<\/span><\/p>\n\n- As the description says, the choices are endless how to paraphrase the ideas in the quote. If we know anything about paraphrasing, we are placing a direct quote into our own words. Paraphrase the ideas in your selected quote, beginning with \u201cIn other words\u2026\u201d<\/span>\n
\n- Example: In other words, no matter if a person is lackadaisical or overall too busy to cook a full meal, individuals can eat BLTs to satisfy their hunger and their nutritional requirements. <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
STEP SEVEN<\/strong> – Bottom Bun (Wheat, White, Multigrain, Gluten-Free)<\/span><\/p>\n\n- This section explains the connection between the ideas in the quote and the point you are trying to make in this section of your paper; moreover, you cannot call this magnificent meal a “sandwich” without a bottom bun…right?<\/span>\n
\n- Example: Mastering the skill of preparing BLTs alleviates the pressure of an individual to prep meals the day before or thaw frozen food beforehand. The simplicity of this sandwich relieves stress, fulfills hunger, and satisfies the palate at the same time.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Let’s put these examples together as one complete sandwich:<\/span><\/p>\nBLTs are a phenomenal meal during all periods of the day. Other sources demonstrate conflicting views towards Paris Wilson’s affinity for BLTs because they are perceived as boring and traditional, but this is not the case. In fact, they produce many benefits. Wilson (2018) passionately states, “BLTs are a lackadaisical person’s dream meal. They are a quick, easy recipe that anyone at any cooking level can create. Not only do you have protein in the bacon, but you have the dietary balance of the lettuce and tomato that adds nutritional value to your overall diet” (p. 2). In other words, no matter if a person is lackadaisical or overall too busy to cook a full meal, individuals can eat BLTs to satisfy their hunger and their nutritional requirements. Mastering the skill of preparing BLTs alleviates the pressure of an individual to prep meals the day before or thaw frozen food beforehand. The simplicity of this sandwich relieves stress, fulfills hunger, and satisfies the palate at the same time. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\nQuote sandwiches are an amazing tool that every writer should master. No matter what kind of writing you\u2019re doing, utilizing quotes effectively strengthens your paper and helps to prove or disprove a claim. Following these steps, you are able to allow your reader to understand your reasoning for this quote and why it is important to your claim and\/or thesis statement. And if you are not convinced yet, here\u2019s a trade secret: quote sandwiches can even lengthen your paper, while making them sound more academically astute at the same time. <\/span><\/p>\nBLT Sandwich Photo Credits:<\/h6>\nEditor: Krissy Tiglias, Photo Editor: Paden Reich, Art Director: Bob Perino, Alison Miksch: Photographer, Food Stylist: Matt Vohr, Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas.<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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