Handling Sources and Quotations

Distinguish between direct quotes, indirect quotes, and paraphrasing, and select the best option for the context.

Apply AP Style rules for punctuation within and around quotation marks.

Write correct attribution using varied verbs and appropriate placement.

Integrate direct quotations smoothly into narrative prose, creating a seamless flow.

Paraphrase a subject's point accurately while maintaining the writer's voice and style.

Write effective transitions between the writer's narration and sourced material.

Balance quoted material with original analysis to maintain authorial control over the narrative.