How to Cite Sources
Direct Quotations
When you use the exact words of someone else in your paper, this is known as a verbatim quote. The words must be put inside quotation marks, and the source must be cited.
Example:
"Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes." (Wilde, 1892).
NOTE: Direct quotations should be used sparingly. No more than 10% of your paper should be made up of direct quotations. When you want to use the idea but not the exact words, then use a paraphrase or summary.