Quotations & Citations

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What is an embedded quote?

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An embedded quote is a quotation that is integrated into the text of a paper or essay, making it a part of the writer's own sentence.

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What is the correct format for citing a play?

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The correct format for citing a play includes the Act, Scene, and Line Number, e.g., (Shakespeare 2.2.43-45).

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How should a short quotation be embedded in a sentence?

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A short quotation should be embedded without disrupting the flow of the sentence, e.g., The narrator calls her a "hauntingly beautiful creature" (34).

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What is the purpose of using quotations in writing?

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Quotations are used to support arguments, provide evidence, and enhance the credibility of the writing.

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What is the difference between a direct quote and an embedded quote?

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A direct quote is a verbatim repetition of someone else's words, while an embedded quote is integrated into the writer's own sentence.

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What punctuation is used before an embedded quote?

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A comma is typically used before an embedded quote when it is introduced by a phrase like 'he said' or 'she argues'.

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What is the significance of citing sources?

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

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What is a parenthetical citation?

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A parenthetical citation is a reference placed within parentheses in the text, providing information about the source of a quote or idea.

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How do you cite a source with no page number?

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If there is no page number, use the author's name and the year of publication, e.g., (Smith, 2020).

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What is a block quote?

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A block quote is a long quotation that is formatted as a separate block of text, typically used for quotes longer than four lines.