If a quotation is more than 40 words long, how is it formatted and cited?

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If a quotation is more than 40 words long, how is it formatted and cited?

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2006-10-28 19:09:43 · 2 answers · asked by LaNegra 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations

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You cite it as you would normally but as a general rule any quotations that are more than 4 sentences long become their own paragraph with the margins for each moved in an extra half inch on either side.

2006-10-28 19:19:01 · answer #1 · answered by shortcake6184 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Check www.dianahacker.com. Her book The Writer's Reference is also a tremendous help and easy to use.

2006-10-29 01:19:43 · answer #2 · answered by TeacherLady 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋