Quotes provide support and evidence for a paper's claims, illustrate its points, and generally display the writer's mastery over the material. Used well, quotes can help "make" a paper.

The links below lead to some basic information on...

• what, and how to quote (Quotation/Annotation);
• how to use two different systems of annotation (MLA vs. Chicago);
• how to put together a Works Cited page or Bibliography;
• how to apply Advanced Quoting Skills; and
• some comments on The Ethics of Quoting.

Please choose from the above.