Direct or Indirect Quotations

A direct quotation (or quote) is using someone else's exact words in writing.

• True

• False

Direct quotes are good to use as...

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

• Don't use them, it is plagiarism.

Which is an example of a direct quote?

• Principal Cook says, "All students are welcome at South East."

• Principal Cook is very nice.

• She cares about students.

• She told me about how she thinks every student is welcome here.

In the sentence leading up to a direct quote, you should

• Give a page number like this: (page 11)

• Surprise readers with another quote

• Explain how it proves your claim

• Include the name of who is saying the quote

What do you need to do to show a direct quote is an author's exact words?

• Underline it

• Put it in bold

• Use quotation marks around it

• Say that it is the author's exact words

You must give credit to the author for a direct quote.

• True

• False

You should use as many direct quotes as possible.

• True

• False

When possible, you should put quotes into your own words to show that you understand them.

• True

• False

When using a direct quotes, you have to use the entire sentence.

• True

• False

When using an INDIRECT quote, you don't have to cite your sources.

• True

• False