Use quotation marks around the exact words taken from the source
Include an in-text citation immediately after the quotation
Add the author’s last name and page number for print sources when required
Include the year of publication if your citation style requires it
For short quotations, keep the wording exactly as it appears in the source
For long quotations, format them as block quotes if required by the citation style
If you omit words from a quotation, use an ellipsis to show the omission
If you add words for clarity, place them in brackets
Cite the source in the reference list, works cited, or bibliography
Follow the specific rules of the citation style you are using