Quotation Marks

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Quotation Marks
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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)

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Examples of Quotation Marks
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Quotation Marks in Non-Cited Dialogue

• He asked, Wont you go with me to Juans 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.

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Quotation Marks in Cited Dialogue

• Jones argues that politics are the devils work
  (190).
• Voters, he contends, often dont 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.

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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