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Write the three kinds of short quotes for APA. Do one of each—direct, narrative, paraphrase.
Direct quote needs to use quotation marks correctly
Direct quote needs all correct information in the parenthetical (including the author’s name)
Narrative quote needs to use quotation marks correctly

Narrative quote needs good introduction to author’s name and idea before quote
Narrative quote needs correct information in parenthetical
Paraphrase needs authors idea but your words
Paraphrase needs correct information in parenthetical
If you have questions about the three techniques used for short quoting, watch this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8914hv18xnULinks to an external site.