QUOTATION MARKS

HOW CAN I USE A QUOTATION MARK?

Use quotation marks to set off quoted language

Use quotation marks for titles of shorter pieces of works (see italics/underlining vs. quotation marks PowerPoint)

EXAMPLES OF QUOTATION MARKS

QUOTATION MARKS IN NON-CITED DIALOGUE

He asked, “Won’t you go with me to Juan’s party?”

“I will,” she said, “join you at the party when I get off work.”

“Excellent. I will see you there,” Mark said.

Note that there are no citations here, as this is dialogue. Also note where commas are being placed in each example.

QUOTATION MARKS IN CITED DIALOGUE

Jones argues that “politics are the devil’s work” (190).

“Voters,” he contends, “often don’t pick a candidates based on their policies, but how they look” (Jones 190).

“Many politicians use mudslinging as a main way to get the popular vote,” the author claims (Jones 190).

Note that these are cited, as if they would exist in your paper. The citations are in MLA format. Also note where commas are (and are not) placed in each example. Lastly, note where (and what) punctuation is being used.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT QUOTATION MARKS

For more information about using signal phrases and documentation (he said, the author stated, etc.), see the ICE PowerPoint

For more information about using quotation marks with titles, see the Underlining/Italics vs. Quotation Mark PowerPoint