Difference between revisions of "Format a Block Quote"
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=== Using MLA Style === | === Using MLA Style === | ||
| − | #Use a block quote if the text is 4 lines or longer. For fewer than 4 lines, do not use a block quote, but instead follow the usual rules on quotation marks and punctuation. If you're quoting verse, you may use a block quote for verse 3 lines or longer.<ref>https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/03/</ref> | + | #Use a block quote if the text is 4 lines or longer. For fewer than 4 lines, do not use a block quote, but instead follow the usual rules on quotation marks and punctuation. If you're quoting verse, you may use a block quote for verse 3 lines or longer.<ref name="rf1">https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/03/</ref> |
#Place a colon after the text that immediately precedes the block quote. This sets up the block quote and helps to introduce the material. | #Place a colon after the text that immediately precedes the block quote. This sets up the block quote and helps to introduce the material. | ||
#Start the block quote on a new line. Create a new paragraph when you make a block quote. | #Start the block quote on a new line. Create a new paragraph when you make a block quote. | ||
| − | #Maintain double spacing. Don't single space the block quote.<ref | + | #Maintain double spacing. Don't single space the block quote.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#Don't use quote marks around the block quote. Since you're setting it apart from the main text with special formatting, there's no need to use quote marks as well. | #Don't use quote marks around the block quote. Since you're setting it apart from the main text with special formatting, there's no need to use quote marks as well. | ||
#Indent the block quote to {{convert|1|in|cm|adj=on|1}}. Highlight the block quote and use your toolbar to shift the indentation to the equivalent of {{convert|1|in|cm|adj=on|1}}, which is a larger indent than that used for a regular paragraph. | #Indent the block quote to {{convert|1|in|cm|adj=on|1}}. Highlight the block quote and use your toolbar to shift the indentation to the equivalent of {{convert|1|in|cm|adj=on|1}}, which is a larger indent than that used for a regular paragraph. | ||
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#Format the next paragraph without an indent. When the block quote is complete, go back to the pulldown menu and click on Format, then Paragraph. Change the left indentation back from 1" to 0" and continue typing with the regular left margin. | #Format the next paragraph without an indent. When the block quote is complete, go back to the pulldown menu and click on Format, then Paragraph. Change the left indentation back from 1" to 0" and continue typing with the regular left margin. | ||
=== Using APA Style=== | === Using APA Style=== | ||
| − | #Use a block quote for a quotation 40 words or longer.<ref>http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/874.htm</ref> | + | #Use a block quote for a quotation 40 words or longer.<ref name="rf2">http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/874.htm</ref> |
#Place a colon after the text that immediately precedes the block quote. | #Place a colon after the text that immediately precedes the block quote. | ||
#Start the block quote on its own line. | #Start the block quote on its own line. | ||
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#Double-space the block quote. | #Double-space the block quote. | ||
#Include a parenthetical citation after the closing punctuation. This means the reference you cite should come after the last period or question mark of the quote. | #Include a parenthetical citation after the closing punctuation. This means the reference you cite should come after the last period or question mark of the quote. | ||
| − | #Start the next paragraph on its own line. It should not have an indentation.<ref | + | #Start the next paragraph on its own line. It should not have an indentation.<ref name="rf2" /> |
=== Using CMS=== | === Using CMS=== | ||
#Use a block quote for a quotation five sentences or longer. | #Use a block quote for a quotation five sentences or longer. | ||
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#Start the block quotation on its own line. | #Start the block quotation on its own line. | ||
#Do not use quote marks around the block quote. | #Do not use quote marks around the block quote. | ||
| − | #Indent the block quote to {{convert|.5|in|cm|adj=on|1}}. This is the same as a regular paragraph tab.<ref>https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/717/02/</ref> | + | #Indent the block quote to {{convert|.5|in|cm|adj=on|1}}. This is the same as a regular paragraph tab.<ref name="rf3">https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/717/02/</ref> |
#Single-space the block quote. This sets the CMS block quote style apart from the others. | #Single-space the block quote. This sets the CMS block quote style apart from the others. | ||
#Include a parenthetical citation after the closing punctuation. | #Include a parenthetical citation after the closing punctuation. | ||
