How to Cite Sources

A man standing next to a computer wondering if he should use APA or MLA in his paper.Direct Quotations

When you use the exact words of someone else in your paper, this is known as a verbatim quote.  The words must be put inside quotation marks, and the source must be cited.

Example:

“Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes” (Wilde, 1892).


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