Embedding Quotations

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What is the correct placement of punctuation when citing a source at the end of a sentence?

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The period should be placed after the closing parentheses of the citation.

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How should citations be formatted when they include an author's name?

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If the author's name is mentioned in the sentence, it does not need to be repeated in the citation.

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What is the correct way to cite a quotation that includes a question mark?

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The question mark should be included inside the quotation marks if it is part of the quoted material.

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What punctuation is used to indicate line breaks when quoting poetry?

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Slashes (/) are used to indicate line breaks in poetry quotations.

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Is it necessary to include a comma in the citation when the author's name is already mentioned?

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No, there should not be a comma in the citation if the author's name is mentioned in the sentence.

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What is the purpose of embedding quotations in writing?

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Embedding quotations provides evidence to support claims and enhances the credibility of the argument.

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What are the key components of a proper citation?

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A proper citation typically includes the author's name, the page number, and the publication year.

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How can bias be identified in a quotation?

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Bias can be identified through the language used, such as emotionally charged or subjective terms.

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What is the difference between a direct quote and a paraphrase?

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A direct quote is the exact wording from a source, while a paraphrase is a rewording of the original text in the writer's own words.

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When quoting a source, what should be done if the quote is longer than four lines?

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Long quotes should be formatted as a block quote, which is indented and does not use quotation marks.