Writers directly quote text from another source by using quotation marks. Quotation marks are placed at the beginning and end of the quoted text to indicate that the words are not the writer's own. Additionally, the direct quotation is often introduced with a signal phrase or an attribution that provides information about the source and author of the quoted text. Writers also include page numbers or other specific details to provide additional information for the reader to locate the original source. Finally, any changes made to the quoted text, such as omitting or adding words, should be indicated using brackets or ellipses to maintain accuracy and honesty.
