Quotation Review

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What is the correct format for quoting a text with a page number in MLA style?

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In MLA style, a quotation should be followed by the author's last name and the page number in parentheses, e.g., "quote" (Author Last Name page number).

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How should quotations be integrated into a sentence?

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Quotations should be integrated smoothly into the sentence structure, often using a signal phrase to introduce the quote.

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What is a signal phrase in the context of quoting?

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A signal phrase is a phrase that introduces a quotation, providing context and indicating the source, e.g., 'According to Lowry...'.

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What punctuation is used to introduce a quotation?

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A colon is often used to introduce a quotation if the introduction is a complete sentence, while a comma is used if the introduction is a phrase.

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What is the purpose of using quotations in academic writing?

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Quotations provide evidence to support claims, illustrate points, and lend authority to the argument.

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How do you format a quotation that is longer than four lines in MLA style?

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Long quotations (more than four lines) should be formatted as a block quote, indented one inch from the left margin, without quotation marks.

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What should you do if you need to omit part of a quotation?

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Use ellipses (...) to indicate that part of the quotation has been omitted.

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How do you indicate a change in a quotation?

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Use brackets [ ] to indicate any changes made to the original text, such as adding or altering words for clarity.

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What is the difference between a direct quote and a paraphrase?

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A direct quote is the exact wording from a source, while a paraphrase is a restatement of the source's ideas in your own words.

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What is the importance of citing sources when using quotations?

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Citing sources gives credit to the original author, helps avoid plagiarism, and allows readers to locate the original material.