Block quote apa 7

Direct quotation

A direct quotation is used when you want to quote published content without paraphrasing it. Although paraphrasing is important, it is sometimes allowed to quote the content directly to create emphasis.

Block quote

A block quote is a type of direct quote (the other one being “short quote” used in the text).

It is used when the number of words taken verbatim from the published work is greater than or equal to 40 words.

Citing a source

If the source appears as a parenthetical citation after the block quote, cite the author name, year, and page number in parenthesis after the final punctuation of the block quote.

If the source is narrative, include the author’s name and year in the text and include the page number after the final punctuation of the block quote.

As a parenthetical citation

A researcher has explored:

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