Library Research Guide

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Avoiding Plagiarism

Using Quotes

1. Write the words exactly as written with quotation marks at the beginning and the end of the quote.

2. Write a sentence(s) introducing each quote

3. Follow the quote with a sentence(s) justifying the use of the quote

4. Use quotes sparingly, You will only keep a direct quote if the quote is so elegant, powerful and perfect that paraphrasing would contaminate its eloquence.

5. All quotes are followed by the source citation