Quoting Sources When you quote words from a source, you need to quote accurately
—
that is, every
word and every punctuation mark
in your quotation must match the source exactly. You also need to be
sure that your quotation conveys the meaning its author intended and that you are not distorting the
meaning by quoting out of context or by omitting an essential part of the passage you
are quoting.
WHEN TO QUOTE Quote a source’s words only in the following situations: Quote when your source’s
words are distinctive or memorable. Quote when your source’s words are so direct and concise that a
paraphrase would be awkward or wordy. Quote wh
en your source’s words add authority or credibility to
your argument (for example, when your source is a well
-
known expert on your topic). Quote an
opposing point when you will go on to refute it. Remember, quoting from a source adds interest to your
paper
—
but only when the writer’s words are compelling. Too many quotations
—
especially long
quotations
—
distract readers and make it difficult for them to follow your discussion. Quote only when
you must. If you include too many quotations, your paper will be a p
atchwork of other people’s words,
not an original, unified whole. QUOTING SOURCES Do Enclose borrowed words in quotation marks.
Quote accurately. Include documentation. Do not Quote out of context. Distort the source’s meaning.
Include too many quotations.
Quoting Sources When you quote words from a source, you need to quote accurately—that is, every
word and every punctuation mark in your quotation must match the source exactly. You also need to be
sure that your quotation conveys the meaning its author intended and that you are not distorting the
meaning by quoting out of context or by omitting an essential part of the passage you are quoting.
WHEN TO QUOTE Quote a source’s words only in the following situations: Quote when your source’s
words are distinctive or memorable. Quote when your source’s words are so direct and concise that a
paraphrase would be awkward or wordy. Quote when your source’s words add authority or credibility to
your argument (for example, when your source is a well-known expert on your topic). Quote an
opposing point when you will go on to refute it. Remember, quoting from a source adds interest to your
paper—but only when the writer’s words are compelling. Too many quotations—especially long
quotations—distract readers and make it difficult for them to follow your discussion. Quote only when
you must. If you include too many quotations, your paper will be a patchwork of other people’s words,
not an original, unified whole. QUOTING SOURCES Do Enclose borrowed words in quotation marks.
Quote accurately. Include documentation. Do not Quote out of context. Distort the source’s meaning.
Include too many quotations.
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