In this video, Sarah Robinson discusses how to effectively use direct quotations in academic writing. It outlines when to use quotes, and suggests they make up no more than 20% of your references. Sarah emphasises the importance of integrating direct quotes smoothly into your text, and demonstrates how to accomplish this. She also urges students to consult their referencing style guides to ensure correct citation and to use quotes in a way that enhances their own writing, promoting academic integrity and clarity.
Video Navigation
0:00 - Introduction
0:15 - What are Direct Quotes?
0:40 - When should Direct Quotes be used?
2:05 - How many Direct Quotes should be used?
3:15 - Using Direct Quotes correctly
4:00 - Referencing Guides
4:40 - How do you incorporate Direct Quotes into your writing?
7:41 - Summary
