Which option shows the correct use of quotations?
1. According to NASA, Dr. Robert Goddard had a “lifetime of devoted research and testing.” (NASA 2017)
2. Dr. Robert Goddard devoted his life to scientific research and testing. (NASA 2017)
3. United States Geological Survey. “Saving Salamanders: Vital to Ecosystem Health.” USGS website. Released December 13, 2016.
4. The Civil War tore apart the nation as states fought one another from 1861 to 1865. When the war ended, 750,000 Americans had died, and 4 million people had been freed from slavery.
Option 1 shows the correct use of quotations.
The correct option that shows the proper use of quotations is:
Option 1. According to NASA, Dr. Robert Goddard had a "lifetime of devoted research and testing." (NASA 2017)
Option 1 shows the correct use of quotations. The phrase "lifetime of devoted research and testing" is enclosed in double quotation marks, which indicates that it is a direct quote from NASA. The citation "(NASA 2017)" is also included to provide the source of the information.
Option 2 does not use any quotations. It paraphrases the information without indicating that it is a direct quote.
Option 3 is not relevant to the question, as it does not display any quotations.
Option 4 does not use any quotations. It presents factual information without indicating that it is a direct quote.