REPORTING AND THESIS WRITING
CITATION STYLES
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Question
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When you use a direct quote from the author.
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When you write the author’s idea but use your own words.
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When you write your own idea.
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When you aren’t sure who wrote it.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Quotation marks are ALWAYS used in pairs, one at the beginning of the quoted text and one at the end. The same rule applies to titles and words used in a special sense or for emphasis. Use double quotation marks (“”) around a direct quote. A direct quote is a word-for-word report of what someone else said or wrote.
Detailed explanation-2: -The primary function of quotation marks is to set off and represent exact language (either spoken or written) that has come from somebody else. The quotation mark is also used to designate speech acts in fiction and sometimes poetry.
Detailed explanation-3: -Quotation Marks Beyond Quoting Do not use quotation marks for words used as words themselves. In this case, you should use italics.
Detailed explanation-4: -when reproducing an exact definition (see Section 6.22 of the Publication Manual), when an author has said something memorably or succinctly, or. when you want to respond to exact wording (e.g., something someone said).