How to use direct in-text quotation
In order to use a direct in-text quotation, you should first introduce the quote with a signal phrase or attribution that includes the author's name and the source of the quote.
For example: According to John Smith in his article "The Effects of Climate Change," he states, "Global temperatures are on the rise and we are already seeing the impacts on our environment."
After introducing the quote, place the direct quotation within quotation marks. Make sure to include the exact wording of the original source, including any punctuation marks.
For example: According to John Smith in his article "The Effects of Climate Change," he states, "Global temperatures are on the rise and we are already seeing the impacts on our environment."
If you are quoting a longer passage, you may need to format it as a block quotation by indenting it on both sides and omitting the quotation marks.
For example:
According to John Smith in his article "The Effects of Climate Change":
Global temperatures are on the rise and we are already seeing the impacts on our environment. It is crucial that we take action now to mitigate the effects of climate change before it is too late.
Remember to always include a citation with the author's name, publication date, and page number if available, to give credit to the original source.