Using APA Style

Block Quotations

Block quotations are used when the direct quote you are using is 40+ words in length (approximately four or more lines of text). When you have a quote this long, it must be made into a block.

How do I format a Block Quote?

To properly format a block quote, follow these guidelines:

· Double-space the block quote.

· Begin the block quote on a new line.

· Do not enclose the direct quote in quotation marks.

· Indent each line of the block quote by ½ inch.

· Provide an introduction to the quote.

· Punctuate the quoted material with a period before the parenthetical citation – with no ending punctuation after the parentheses.

Example Block Quote