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SUBJECT LIBGUIDE: LEARNING APA: IN-TEXT CITATIONS: QUOTES

APA is the style of documentation of sources used by the American Psychological Association. This form of writing research papers is used mainly in the social sciences, like psychology, anthropology, sociology, as well as education and other fields.

Tips for Short Quotations

  • Include the authors last name, year of publication and page number (p. or p.p.) for the selection of your source
  • Include quotation marks followed by the authors last name, year and the page number.
  • If the authors last name is not the start of the sentence; place the author's last name, the year of publication, and the page number in parentheses after the quotation.
  • Any reference used in your document will need to be included in your reference page
  • A short quotation is typically 1-2 lines included in the paragraph

EXAMPLE ONE

According to John Doe (2019), "Students will need to use APA style, especially when it is required for class" (p. 68).

EXAMPLE TWO

Doe (2019) discovered "Students will need to use APA style, especially when it is required for class" (p. 68); what sources can be used to help students?

EXAMPLE THREE

She found that "Students will need to use APA style, especially when it is required for class" (Doe, 2019, p. 68)

Tips for Long Quotatins

  • 40 words or longer/3 lines or more are block quotes
  • Blockquote: a free-standing block of text and omit quotation marks
  • Long summaries should not be included in the same line within the paragraph or sentence
  • Start the summary in a new line
  • Indent the entire summary (all lines you are directly referencing) ½ inch from the left margin
  • Double space your direct quote
  • Use punctuation marks to finish your quote 
  • Include the authors last name, year of publication and page number (p. or p.p.) for the selection of your source
  • If the authors last name is not the start of the sentence; place the author's last name, the year of publication, and the page number in parentheses after the summary.
  • Any reference used in your document will need to be included in your reference page

EXAMPLE ONE

Doe (2019) noticed the following for program classes:

Students will need to use APA style, especially when it is required for classes and will be graded. Students who need assistance can refer to online sources and speak to their instructor. An appointment with the instructor must be made in advance.  (p.p. 68-69)

EXAMPLE TWO

The classes require the following:

Students will need to use APA style, especially when it is required for classes and will be graded. Students who need assistance can refer to online sources and speak to their instructor. An appointment with the instructor must be made in advance.  (Doe, 2019, p.p. 68-69)

EXAMPLE THREE

John Doe (2019) noticed the following for program classes:

Students will need to use APA style, especially when it is required for classes and will be graded. Students who need assistance can refer to online sources and speak to their instructor. An appointment with the instructor must be made in advance.  (p.p. 68-69)

Notes for using Quotes in in other works

Note: If you are using a direct quote from another source, cite the author of that quote. In a periodical, the citation should be located in the last pages.