Question

quoting worksheet
directions: read the “how to quote” link then use that information to answer the questions below.

1. what three things must you do to properly quote a source?
2. when do you use block quoting and what does it look like?
3. why might you shorten a quote and what should you be careful to avoid doing if you do so?
4. from a social studies context, when is it appropriate to quote a source rather than paraphrase it?

Explanation:

1. To properly quote a source, you must: accurately reproduce the text, include quotation marks, and provide a proper citation with author, date, and page number (if applicable) to give credit and allow verification.
2. Block - quoting is used when you have a long quotation (usually 40 words or more in APA style). It is indented from the left margin and does not use quotation marks around the text itself.
3. You might shorten a quote to focus on the most relevant part or to fit it into your writing flow. Be careful not to distort the original meaning by omitting key words or phrases.
4. In a social studies context, it is appropriate to quote a source rather than paraphrase when the exact wording is important for credibility (e.g., a key statement by a researcher), when the original language is unique or powerful, or when you are analyzing the language used in the source.

Answer:

1. Accurately reproduce text, use quotation marks, provide citation.
2. Used for long quotations (e.g., 40+ words in APA), indented, no internal quotation marks.
3. To focus on relevant part or fit writing flow; avoid distorting meaning.
4. When exact wording is crucial for credibility, original language is unique/powerful, or analyzing source - language.