{"id":3613,"date":"2025-11-25T13:57:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T13:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/finalscanpro.com\/site\/?p=3613"},"modified":"2026-04-05T18:14:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T18:14:52","slug":"how-to-quote-correctly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/finalscanpro.com\/site\/blog\/how-to-quote-correctly\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastering Quotations: How to Cite, Format, and Use Quotes Correctly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Quoting is an essential skill in academic writing. When used well, quotes strengthen your argument, provide authoritative evidence, and connect your ideas to established research. This guide breaks down everything you need to know\u2014from how to cite quotes in different referencing styles to handling block quotes, modifying quotations, and knowing when quoting is appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3613_55997e-cc .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3613_55997e-cc .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3613_55997e-cc .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);line-height:5px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3613_55997e-cc .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3613_55997e-cc .kb-table-of-content-list li{margin-bottom:8px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3613_55997e-cc .kb-table-of-content-list li .kb-table-of-contents-list-sub{margin-top:8px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3613_55997e-cc .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id3613_55997e-cc .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);}}<\/style>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3613_6a533f-da > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3613_6a533f-da > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3613_6a533f-da > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(15% - 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The key is knowing when the <em>exact wording<\/em> strengthens your argument and when your own explanation or <a href=\"https:\/\/finalscanpro.com\/site\/free-paraphrasing-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">paraphrase<\/a> would be clearer and more effective. 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3613_6c755e-1a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_d8c97b-4e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_d8c97b-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3613_d8c97b-4e\"]{text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_d8c97b-4e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_d8c97b-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3613_d8c97b-4e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading3613_d8c97b-4e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3613_d8c97b-4e\">Examples: When to Quote? <\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_345ba9-c1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_345ba9-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3613_345ba9-c1\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_345ba9-c1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_345ba9-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3613_345ba9-c1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3613_345ba9-c1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3613_345ba9-c1\">Use these scenarios to decide whether a direct quote is the best fit for your 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.kt-accordion-id3613_a83773-95 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-left-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id3613_a83773-95 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible, .kt-accordion-id3613_a83773-95 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-left-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id3613_a83773-95 kt-accordion-has-7-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-left\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane3613_9c58c7-e7\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Quote when the exact wording matters<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-5-color has-text-color\">Martin Luther King Jr.\u2019s phrase <em>\u201cinjustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere\u201d<\/em> is powerful and cannot be paraphrased without losing impact.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane3613_30a216-f8\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Quote when you\u2019re analysing language<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\">When analysing tone in a literature essay, you might quote:<br><em>\u201cThe room was silent, heavy with unspoken fear,\u201d<\/em> to explain how the author creates tension.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane3613_8ded17-1c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Quote authoritative definitions or precise wording<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\">The World Health Organization defines health as <em>\u201ca state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing\u2026\u201d<\/em> \u2014 wording that must be quoted exactly because it\u2019s an official definition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane3613_bd0711-43\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Quote evidence from primary sources<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\">Interview participant said, <em>\u201cI stopped using social media because it made me anxious every day.\u201d<\/em><br>This must be quoted exactly, not paraphrased, because it is direct participant data.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When Not to Quote?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blue-link\">You don\u2019t need to quote every idea from your sources\u2014sometimes quoting can interrupt the flow of your writing or make it sound overly dependent on other authors. In many cases, it\u2019s better to <a href=\"https:\/\/finalscanpro.com\/site\/free-paraphrasing-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">paraphrase<\/a> the idea in your own words, especially when the wording of the original text isn\u2019t essential to your point. Quoting should be reserved for statements that are especially powerful, authoritative, or expressed so precisely that rephrasing would weaken the meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote quotepinkborder greyquoteoutline has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"quoteheading\">Avoid quoting when the idea is simple, widely known, and not expressed in a unique or memorable way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Original Text<\/strong><br>\u201cRegular exercise improves cardiovascular health and strengthens the body\u2019s ability to manage stress.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t Quote<\/strong><br>\u201cRegular exercise improves cardiovascular health and strengthens the body\u2019s ability to manage stress.\u201d <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">(Author, Year)<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Better Approach \u2014 Paraphrase Instead<\/strong><\/strong><br>Regular exercise benefits heart health and helps the body handle stress more effectively. <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">(Author, Year)<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Using Introductory Phrases When Quoting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Introductory phrases help you smoothly integrate a quote into your writing instead of dropping it abruptly. They signal to the reader <em>who<\/em> is speaking and <em>why<\/em> the quote matters. 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var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3613_2ca5a4-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3613_2ca5a4-45 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3613_3b1103-a6:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3613_3b1103-a6 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3613_3b1103-a6 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3613_3b1103-a6 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.kt-svg-icon-list-items3613_3b1103-a6 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items3613_3b1103-a6 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);line-height:1.2;color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items3613_3b1103-a6 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3613_f93350-0a .kt-svg-icon-list-single{font-size:20px !important;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3613_f93350-0a kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkSquare kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 11 12 14 22 4\"\/><path d=\"M21 12v7a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h11\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong><strong>According to [Author], \u201c\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3613_918cd7-00 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{font-size:20px !important;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3613_918cd7-00 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkSquare kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 11 12 14 22 4\"\/><path d=\"M21 12v7a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h11\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong><strong>As [Author] states, \u201c\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3613_a58e51-4e .kt-svg-icon-list-single{font-size:20px !important;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3613_a58e51-4e kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkSquare kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 11 12 14 22 4\"\/><path d=\"M21 12v7a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h11\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>[Author] argues that, \u201c\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3613_33967d-f9 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{font-size:20px !important;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3613_33967d-f9 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkSquare kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 11 12 14 22 4\"\/><path d=\"M21 12v7a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h11\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>As noted by [Author], \u201c\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3613_60cf5c-68 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{font-size:20px !important;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3613_60cf5c-68 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkSquare kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 11 12 14 22 4\"\/><path d=\"M21 12v7a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h11\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>[Author] explains that, \u201c\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3613_e070cf-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kadence-column3613_e070cf-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette3, 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#1A202C);flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3613_e070cf-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3613_e070cf-84 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3613_902306-5e:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3613_902306-5e ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3613_902306-5e ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3613_902306-5e .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.kt-svg-icon-list-items3613_902306-5e ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items3613_902306-5e ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);line-height:1.2;color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items3613_902306-5e kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3613_abb463-24 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{font-size:20px !important;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3613_abb463-24 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkSquare kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 11 12 14 22 4\"\/><path d=\"M21 12v7a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h11\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong><strong>In the words of [Author], \u201c\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3613_a2cbae-47 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{font-size:20px !important;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3613_a2cbae-47 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkSquare kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 11 12 14 22 4\"\/><path d=\"M21 12v7a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h11\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong><strong>As [Author] observes, \u201c\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3613_fdbafe-9e .kt-svg-icon-list-single{font-size:20px !important;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3613_fdbafe-9e kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkSquare kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 11 12 14 22 4\"\/><path d=\"M21 12v7a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h11\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>[Author] writes, \u201c\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3613_95ece9-9d .kt-svg-icon-list-single{font-size:20px !important;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3613_95ece9-9d kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkSquare kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 11 12 14 22 4\"\/><path d=\"M21 12v7a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h11\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong><strong>As [Author] points out, \u201c\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3613_3bc36a-a0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{font-size:20px !important;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3613_3bc36a-a0 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkSquare kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"9 11 12 14 22 4\"\/><path d=\"M21 12v7a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h11\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong><strong>[Author] concludes that, \u201c\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Quote in Different Styles<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Quoting may seem straightforward\u2014just copy the author\u2019s words and add quotation marks\u2014but academic writing requires more precision. Each referencing style has its own rules for how quotes should appear in the text, how they\u2019re formatted, and where citations are placed. 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.kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id3613_a9142f-26 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:0px;}.kt-accordion-id3613_a9142f-26 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.kt-accordion-id3613_a9142f-26 .wp-block-kadence-pane .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.kt-accordion-id3613_a9142f-26 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id3613_a9142f-26 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-left-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id3613_a9142f-26 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible, .kt-accordion-id3613_a9142f-26 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-left-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id3613_a9142f-26 kt-accordion-has-7-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-left\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane3613_fc4b9c-5a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Harvard style<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>With Introductory Phrase<\/strong><br>As <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">Wilson et al. (2020, p. 23)<\/mark> explains, \u201cRegular physical activity significantly improves mental health.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Without Introductory Phrase<\/strong><br>\u201cRegular physical activity significantly improves mental health\u201d <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">(Wilson et al. 2020, p. 23)<\/mark>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane3613_cd5838-d3\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">IEEE style<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>With Introductory Phrase<\/strong><br>As stated by <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">Wilson et al.<\/mark>, \u201cRegular physical activity significantly improves mental health\u201d<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\"> [1, p. 23]<\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Without Introductory Phrase<\/strong><br>\u201cRegular physical activity significantly improves mental health\u201d <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">[1, p. 23]<\/mark>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane3613_09b914-55\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">APA style<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\"><strong>With Introductory Phrase<\/strong><br><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">Wilson et al. (2020)<\/mark> note that \u201cregular physical activity significantly improves mental health\u201d <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">(p. 23)<\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\"><strong>Without Introductory Phrase<\/strong><br>\u201cRegular physical activity significantly improves mental health\u201d <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">(Wilson et al<em>.<\/em>, 2020, p. 23)<\/mark>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane3613_251180-43\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Chicago style<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\"><strong>With Introductory Phrase<\/strong><br>As <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">Wilson et al.<\/mark> argue, \u201cregular physical activity significantly improves mental health.\u201d<sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">1<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\"><strong>Without Introductory Phrase<\/strong><br>\u201cRegular physical activity significantly improves mental health.\u201d<sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">1<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>__<\/em> <em>Footnote<\/em> __<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Peter Wilson <em>et al.<\/em>, \u201cThe Obesity Problem,\u201d <em>Education Journal<\/em> 56, no. 1 (2020): 23.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane3613_70a561-75\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">MLA style<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\"><strong>With Introductory Phrase<\/strong><br>As <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">Wilson et al.<\/mark> state, \u201cregular physical activity significantly improves mental health\u201d <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">(23)<\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\"><strong>Without Introductory Phrase<\/strong><br>\u201cRegular physical activity significantly improves mental health\u201d <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">(Wilson et al. 23)<\/mark>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane3613_49b85d-c3\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Vancouver style<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\"><strong>With Introductory Phrase<\/strong><br>As <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">Wilson et al.<\/mark> report, \u201cregular physical activity significantly improves mental health\u201d <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">1(p. 23)<\/mark>. <br>(OR)<br>As <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">Wilson et al.<\/mark> report, \u201cregular physical activity significantly improves mental health\u201d<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\"> <sup>1<\/sup>(p. 23)<\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\"><strong>Without Introductory Phrase<\/strong><br>\u201cRegular physical activity significantly improves mental health\u201d <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">(1, p. 23)<\/mark>. <br>(OR)<br>\u201cRegular physical activity significantly improves mental health\u201d <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\"><sup>1<\/sup>(p. 23)<\/mark>.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shortening or Altering a Quote<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes a quote is too long or contains unnecessary details. Academic writing allows you to shorten, remove, or slightly modify parts of a quotation\u2014<em>as long as you do it honestly and accurately<\/em>. 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Below are examples that show how each method works in practice and how to apply them correctly in academic writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote quoteblueborder greyquoteoutline has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"quoteheading\">Use an ellipsis when you want to remove unnecessary words while keeping the meaning intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Original Quote<\/strong><br>\u201cRegular physical activity significantly improves mental health by reducing stress, improving mood, and enhancing overall emotional resilience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Shortened Quote<\/strong><\/strong><br>\u201cRegular physical activity significantly improves mental health <strong>\u2026<\/strong> and enhances overall emotional resilience.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote quotegreenborder greyquoteoutline has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"quoteheading\">Square brackets let you add or adjust words so the quote fits your sentence naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Original Quote<\/strong><br>\u201cThey found that the participants improved their mental health.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Revised Quote<\/strong><\/strong><br>\u201c<strong>[The researchers]<\/strong> found that the participants improved their mental health <strong>[after the 12-week program]<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote quotepinkborder greyquoteoutline has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"quoteheading\">Minor edits keep your sentence grammatically smooth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Original Quote<\/strong><br>\u201cI believe physical activity is essential.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Revised Quote<\/strong><\/strong><br>The author writes that <strong>they<\/strong> \u201cbelieve physical activity is essential.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote quotevioletborder greyquoteoutline has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"quoteheading\">Only use <em>sic<\/em> when reproducing an error from the source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Original Quote<\/strong><br>\u201cTheir study<strong> showd<\/strong> the results clearly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Revised Quote<\/strong><\/strong><br>\u201cTheir study <strong>showd [sic]<\/strong> the results clearly.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Single Quote vs Block Quote<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blue-link\">Your quoting style changes with the length of the passage. Short excerpts belong inside quotation marks, while longer passages must be formatted as block quotes. Knowing the difference helps you keep your writing clean, professional, and academically accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote quoteblueborder greyquoteoutline has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"quoteheading\">Use a short quote for brief excerpts (under 4 lines or 40 words), placed in quotation marks within your paragraph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Morrison notes, \u201clanguage alone protects us from the scariness of things with no names\u201d <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">(Morrison, 1987, p. 13)<\/mark>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote quotegreenborder greyquoteoutline has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"quoteheading\">Use a block quote for longer passages, placing the text on a new, indented line without quotation marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orwell offers a detailed description of the oppressive atmosphere he experienced:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\">\n<p class=\"quotelightblueborder\">It was three o\u2019clock in the afternoon on a hot, still day. The glare was dazzling, and a cloud of flies hung in the air above the prisoners. Even the superintendent seemed ill at ease as he walked up and down, looking at no one in particular.<br><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">(Orwell, 1931, p. 2)<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quote Within a Quote<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you quote a sentence that already contains a quotation, you must show both layers clearly. To do this, you keep the <strong>outer quotation marks<\/strong> for your own quote and the <strong>inner quotation marks<\/strong> exactly as they appear in the original text. This helps readers see which words belong to the author you\u2019re quoting, and which words belong to the person <em>they<\/em> were quoting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote quotepinkborder greyquoteoutline has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"quoteheading\">Use double quotes to enclose the main quote and single quotes mark a quote within it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Original Quote<\/strong><br>\u201cParticipants frequently reported that they felt \u2018a loss of control\u2019 during the experiment\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Revised Quote<\/strong><\/strong><br>The researcher notes, \u201cParticipants frequently reported that they felt \u2018a loss of control\u2019 during the experiment,\u201d highlighting the emotional impact of the study.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quoting Text Containing Citation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Quoting a source that already includes its own citation can be tricky, but academic writing provides a simple way to handle it. When you want to use such a passage, you must keep the original citation intact and add a reference to the source you actually consulted. This ensures accuracy and transparency in your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote quotevioletborder greyquoteoutline has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"quoteheading\">You preserve the original citation, add \u201cquoted in\u201d to credit the source you actually read<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Original Text<\/strong> <strong>(from Adams, 2022)<\/strong><br>\u201cDigital learning environments can enhance student motivation when designed with interactive elements\u201d <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">(Lee, 2020, p. 14)<\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>How You Quote It in Your Work<\/strong><\/strong><br>Adams reports that \u201cdigital learning environments can enhance student motivation when designed with interactive elements\u201d <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">(Lee, 2020, p. 14, <strong>quoted in<\/strong> Adams, 2022, p. 56).<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Avoid Long Paragraphs and Over-Quoting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Quoting too much\u2014especially in long blocks\u2014can overwhelm your writing and drown out your own voice. 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.kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:16px;}.kt-accordion-id3613_2121d6-91 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left:0px solid transparent;padding-top:0px;padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kt-accordion-id3613_2121d6-91 .wp-block-kadence-pane .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id3613_2121d6-91 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id3613_2121d6-91 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id3613_2121d6-91 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible, .kt-accordion-id3613_2121d6-91 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id3613_2121d6-91 kt-accordion-has-5-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane3613_ecc1d4-62\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What is a quote?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_2d7d24-11, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_2d7d24-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3613_2d7d24-11\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_2d7d24-11 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_2d7d24-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3613_2d7d24-11\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3613_2d7d24-11 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3613_2d7d24-11\">A quote is a word-for-word passage taken from someone else\u2019s work. You reproduce it exactly as written and give full credit to the source.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane3613_b26221-76\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What\u2019s the difference between paraphrasing and quoting?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_2df9f6-95, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_2df9f6-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3613_2df9f6-95\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);line-height:1.3;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_2df9f6-95 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_2df9f6-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3613_2df9f6-95\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3613_2df9f6-95 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3613_2df9f6-95\">Quoting uses the author\u2019s exact words inside quotation marks. Paraphrasing restates the idea in your own words and structure. Both require citations, but paraphrasing shows deeper understanding and helps maintain your writing flow.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane3613_001d38-2a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>When should I quote instead of paraphrasing?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_1eb876-c6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_1eb876-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3613_1eb876-c6\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);line-height:1.3;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_1eb876-c6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_1eb876-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3613_1eb876-c6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3613_1eb876-c6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3613_1eb876-c6\">Use a quote when the wording is powerful, memorable, authoritative, or impossible to rewrite without losing meaning. Otherwise, paraphrasing is usually the better choice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane3613_f5ac1b-99\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How do I format a long quote or block quote?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_77a263-f9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_77a263-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3613_77a263-f9\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);line-height:1.3;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_77a263-f9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_77a263-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3613_77a263-f9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3613_77a263-f9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3613_77a263-f9\">For longer quotes (over 40 words or 4 lines), start a new line, indent the entire passage, and remove quotation marks. Cite the source according to your referencing style.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3613_29f94e-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3613_29f94e-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3613_29f94e-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3613_29f94e-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3613_29f94e-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3613_29f94e-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3613_29f94e-10{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3613_29f94e-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3613_29f94e-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div 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type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How do I cite a quote in academic writing?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_cdbcf7-b6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_cdbcf7-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3613_cdbcf7-b6\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_cdbcf7-b6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_cdbcf7-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3613_cdbcf7-b6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3613_cdbcf7-b6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3613_cdbcf7-b6\">Citation depends on the style you&#8217;re using (APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago, IEEE, Vancouver). Typically, you include the author\u2019s name, year, and page number\u2014either in parentheses or through an introductory phrase.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane3613_d64192-6f\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How many quotes should I use?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_104384-84, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_104384-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3613_104384-84\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);line-height:1.3;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_104384-84 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_104384-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3613_104384-84\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3613_104384-84 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3613_104384-84\">Only use as many quotes as necessary to support your argument. Too many can overwhelm your writing and weaken your voice. A good rule is to <strong>prioritize paraphrasing<\/strong> and use quotes <strong>sparingly but strategically<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane3613_7e7777-06\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How do I quote text that contains a citation?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_e568af-0e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_e568af-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3613_e568af-0e\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);line-height:1.3;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_e568af-0e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3613_e568af-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3613_e568af-0e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3613_e568af-0e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3613_e568af-0e\">If the original quote includes a citation, keep it exactly as it appears and add <em>\u201cquoted in [Your Source]\u201d<\/em> to credit the source you actually read. 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