Direct quotes should be put into quotation marks
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∙ 2011-08-27 18:58:28Quotation marks are used for direct quotes only. Indirect quotes are paraphrased and do not need quotation marks.
Quotation marks are used for direct quotes only. Indirect quotes are paraphrased and do not need quotation marks.
Yes, when you are citing direct quotes in APA format you must use quotation marks.
When using direct quotes in your writing, you should place quotations marks around the quote. Punctuation should also be inserted within the quotation marks.
No. A direct quote is words from another author (besides yourself) that are copied verbatim. This always needs quotes. Paraphrasing does not need quotes. Paraphrasing is when you restate the author's ideas in your own words. However, paraphrases sometimes incorporate direct quotes and these will need to be enclosed in quotation marks. The source should be acknowledged. A paraphrase is not a direct quote and does not require quotation marks. You do, however need to give credit to its author through correct citation.
You do punctuate 3 or more consecutive direct quotes with quotation marks AND commas. I am an English scholar, so believe me when I say this! LMJ
For direct quotes, use the quotation marks ".
Technically, you could.
Quotation marks
A direct quotation is something that someone said word for word. When using direct quotations in writing, quotation marks should be used.
Direct quotes (exact words that were spoken or written) OR words used ironically
Quotation marks