Text Quotations

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What is a quotation?

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A quotation is a repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts. It is often used to provide evidence or support for an argument.

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Why is it important to use quotations in writing?

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Quotations are important because they lend credibility to your writing, support your arguments, and provide a voice to the original author.

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What punctuation is used to indicate a quotation?

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Quotation marks (" ") are used to indicate the beginning and end of a quotation.

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How should a quotation be integrated into a sentence?

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A quotation should be integrated smoothly into a sentence, often with a signal phrase that introduces the quote.

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What is a signal phrase?

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A signal phrase is a phrase that introduces a quotation, often including the author's name and a verb like 'says' or 'claims'.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a quotation at the end of a sentence?

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The quotation should end with a comma or period before the closing quotation marks, depending on the context.

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What is the difference between a direct quotation and an indirect quotation?

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A direct quotation is the exact words spoken or written by someone, while an indirect quotation paraphrases the original statement.

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How do you cite a quotation from a book?

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You typically include the author's name, the title of the book, and the page number in parentheses after the quotation.

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What is the purpose of using quotations in academic writing?

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Quotations in academic writing provide evidence, support claims, and demonstrate engagement with existing literature.

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What should you do if you want to change a word in a quotation?

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If you change a word in a quotation, you should indicate the change with brackets [ ] to show that it is not the original wording.