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Bla4free Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
APA citation questions...
I'm having a few technical problem with APA citations.
1. When citing paraphrased information, do you need a citation after each sentence? Or can I put one after a series of questions?
2. Are you allowed to alter a quote--mainly for verb tense? Part of my quote is "emphasizing the importance of writing..." I would like to change "emphasizing" to "emphasizes." Is this possible?
Thanks!
1. When citing paraphrased information, do you need a citation after each sentence? Or can I put one after a series of questions?
2. Are you allowed to alter a quote--mainly for verb tense? Part of my quote is "emphasizing the importance of writing..." I would like to change "emphasizing" to "emphasizes." Is this possible?
Thanks!
Top answer
You cannot change word forms in quotes. If you do, you should use square brackets [ ] around what is changed. You need to change the structure of your sentence to fit the grammar structure of the quote.
- You cannot change word forms in quotes.
- If you do, you should use square brackets [ ] around what is changed.
- You need to change the structure of your sentence to fit the grammar structure of the quote.
- It is probably better to paraphrase the quote if you want to change the tense in it.
- How often to put a reference is a matter of some debate and person opinion.
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You cannot change word forms in quotes. If you do, you should use square brackets [ ] around what is changed. You need to change the structure of your sentence to fit the grammar structure of the quote. It is probably better to paraphrase the quote if you want to change the tense in it.
How often to put a reference is a matter of some debate and person opinion. Generally, if you are citi
How often to put a reference is a matter of some debate and person opinion. Generally, if you are citi
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