Quote from Text M4L2

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What is a quotation?

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A quotation is the exact words taken from a text or speech, usually enclosed in quotation marks.

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What punctuation is used to indicate a quotation?

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Quotation marks (" ") are used to indicate a quotation.

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When quoting a text, what must you do?

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You must use the author's exact words and put them in quotation marks.

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What punctuation mark is used to separate a quotation from the rest of the sentence?

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A comma is used to separate a quotation from the rest of the sentence.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a quotation?

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A comma is used to introduce the quotation or to separate it from the rest of the sentence.

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What is 'proof' in writing?

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Proof is also known as evidence, which supports the claims made in the text.

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

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The correct way is to place a comma before the quotation and a period after it.

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What is the difference between a quote and a paraphrase?

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A quote uses the exact words from a source, while a paraphrase rewords the original text in your own words.

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What should you do if you want to quote a source?

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You should always give credit to the original author and use quotation marks.

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What is an example of a direct quote?

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An example of a direct quote is: "The only limit to our realization of tomorrow is our doubts of today."