Long Quotations
A quotation is considered “long” if it is 40 words or more. Long quotations should adhere to the following rules:
- Quote is placed in a free-standing block of text.
- The entire quote block is indented ½ inch from the right and left margins.
- No quotation marks are used around the quote.
- All text is double-spaced.
- A parenthetical citation is included after the closing punctuation mark.
- Citation should include author, publication date, and page number for reference.
Example:
Jones’s (1998) study found the following:
Students often had difficulty using APA style, especially when it was their first time citing sources. This difficulty could be attributed to the fact that many students failed to purchase a style manual or to ask their teacher for help. (p. 199)