Quoting Correctly in APA Style

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What is the correct way to introduce a quote according to the text?

Using a signal phrase (correct)
Adding missing information in square brackets
Using quotation marks only
Quoting the author's name only

In APA citation style, how are short block quotes (less than 40 words) treated?

Modified with ellipses
Introduced with a colon
Set apart on a new line and indented
Quoted in the text with quotation marks and citation (correct)

What is a correct method to modify a quote according to the text?

Adding missing information in square brackets (correct)
Changing the original meaning of the quote
Using a signal phrase
Leaving out the author's name

When quoting long block quotes (more than 40 words), how should they be presented?

<p>Set apart on a new line and indented (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should quotes be used sparingly according to the text?

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Study Notes

The video teaches viewers how to quote correctly, focusing on APA citation style.
Quotes require quotation marks and proper citation with author's name, year, and page number.
Quotes must remain identical to the original source.
Introducing a quote can be done with an introductory sentence and colon, signal phrase, or dialogue verbs.
Short block quotes (less than 40 words) are quoted in the text with quotation marks and citation. Long block quotes (more than 40 words) are set apart on a new line and indented to create a separate block of text.
Quotes can be modified by removing words, phrases, or sentences with ellipses, adding missing information in square brackets, or correcting errors with "sic" in square brackets.
Use quotes sparingly to support arguments, interpretations, or positions on a topic, or to demonstrate agreement or disagreement with an author.

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Learn how to quote accurately using APA citation style, including the use of quotation marks and proper citation with author's name, year, and page number. Discover the different methods for introducing quotes and the rules for short and long block quotes. Understand how to modify quotes when necessary and the strategic use of quotes to strengthen arguments.