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Introducing and referencing quotes

Author: Kathy Hanley

Introducing Quotes in Your Papers

Quotes are important elements in writing research papers or analysis papers.  Quotes need introdutions; they should not just be dropped into a paragraph without some context or signal phrase.  All quotations need to be cited. 

Signal phrases attribute the quote to its source or its speaker. 

Use a variety of verbs to avoid repetion of signal phrases. 

In APA style, verbs are in the past tense

For example:

MLA:  Dr. Johnson confirms

APA:  Dr. Johnson confirmed

MLA:  Evidence shows

APA:  Evidence showed

MLA:  The study's findings assert

APA:  The study's findings asserted

 

Source: Kathleen Hanley

Signal Phrases

How to reference short and longer quotations in MLA style

MLA style for short and long quotations

Source: Kathleen Hanley

Introducing and referencing Quotes APA Style

APA style for short and long quotations

Source: Kathleen Hanley

How to Create Intext Citations in an APA Style Paper