Block quotes are used for direct quotations that are longer than 40 words. They should be offset from the main text and do not include quotation marks. Introduce the block quote on a new line. Indent the entire quote ½ inch or 5-7 spaces; the block quote may be single-spaced .
To properly format a block quote, follow these guidelines:
- Provide an introduction to the quote.
- Begin the block quote on a new line.
- Do not enclose the direct quote in quotation marks.
- Double-space the block quote.
- Indent each line of the block quote by ½ inch.
- Punctuate the quoted material with a period before the parenthetical citation.
If the block quote has more than one paragraph, indent the first line of each an additional half inch.
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