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In academic writing, following style guides is particularly important for citations and notes. Are you editing to APA style or another style guide? I'd absolutely check that first and do as the s...
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2019-12-08T01:35:21Z (almost 5 years ago)
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In academic writing, following style guides is particularly important for citations and notes. **Are you editing to [APA style](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/APA_style) or another style guide?** I'd absolutely check that first and do as the style guide instructs. Your department may also have a style guide for you to follow. (I don't have a copy of APA or I'd check.) Barring any such guidance: If you're quoting _verbatim_, I would leave the quotes as-is, keeping it clear that the quoted material's source clear, _unless it causes confusion_. If this happens more than once, you can leave a note explaining the difference if you feel it's needed. If you're paraphrasing, use the U.S. convention. Disclaimer: I've not worked on academic papers, and don't know APA well, so get another opinion on that last part.
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2011-05-10T05:13:44Z (over 13 years ago)
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