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   What is a direct quotation?

   • A direct quotation reproduces words verbatim from another work or from your own previously published work. It is best to paraphrase sources rather than directly quoting them because paraphrasing allows you to fit material to the context of your paper and writing style. Use direct quotations rather than paraphrasing:

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   Can I use direct quotations in my paper?

   • Instructors, programs, editors, and publishers may establish limits on the use of direct quotations. Consult your instructor or editor if you are concerned that you may have too much quoted material in your paper. This page addresses how to format short quotations and block quotations.

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   Should students use direct quotations?

   • As a general rule, students are therefore expected to use direct quotations sparingly. Because of the varying disciplinary conventions around the acceptability of quotations as evidence, it is advisable to check with the Unit teaching staff. In some disciplines, students should use NO quotes at all.

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   What is a direct quotation in a report?

   • In essays and reports, anytime you use someone else's ideas in your work, either by direct or indirect quotations, that person needs attribution or credit, or else you are committing plagiarism. A direct quotation is a report of the exact words of an author or speaker. Contrast with other types of quotations, and learn when to use them.

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   What is a direct quote in APA style?

   • Revised on June 16, 2022. A direct quote is a piece of text copied word-for-word from a source. You may quote a word, phrase, sentence, or entire passage. There are three main rules for quoting in APA Style: If the quote is under 40 words, place it in double quotation marks. If the quote is 40 words or more, format it as a block quote.

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   How do direct quotations differ from other in-text citations?

   • Direct quotations differ from other in-text citations because they require that you include the page number on which the words can be found in the source text. For example:

   Quoting: When and how to use quotations | SFU Library

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   Nov 12, 2020 · A direct quote is a piece of text copied word-for-word from a source. You may quote a word, phrase, sentence, or entire passage. There are three main rules for quoting in APA Style: If the quote is under 40 words, place it in double quotation marks. If the quote is 40 words or more, format it as a block quote.

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   This Resource Page will help you: Understand what direct quoting is and why it’s important in scholarly work. Learn the differences between direct quoting, paraphrasing and summarizing. Use strategies for effective direct quoting.

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   In academic writing, you’ll sometimes want to quote another person’s words directly. It’s important to learn when and how to use direct quotations in a way that both supports your ideas and respects the original source.

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   Direct quotations differ from other in-text citations because they require that you include the page number on which the words can be found in the source text. For example:

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   A direct quotation reproduces words verbatim from another work or from your own previously published work. It is best to paraphrase sources rather than directly quoting them because paraphrasing allows you to fit material to the context of your paper and writing style.

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   Feb 11, 2020 · A direct quotation is a report of the exact words of an author or speaker. Contrast with other types of quotations, and learn when to use them.

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   There are three common reasons to use quotations in assessments: 1. if the reference itself is famous. 2. you want to respond to the wording of the quote (e.g. agree/disagree) 3. when you need to include a precise definition or statement of the nature of a concept, principle or theory.