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Vancouver Referencing Guide: Short Quotations

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Direct Quotations - Short

Direct Quotations - Short

Direct Quotations  - Short

Short Quotation (less than 40 words)

  • Place the quotation in your text and enclose it in double quotes " ".
  • Include a citation for the quote in the same sentence as the quote.
  • A full reference should then appear in your reference list

 

Example

Parenthetical citation

Children should be encouraged to take part in physical activities as there is clear evidence that "a sedentary lifestyle, combined with an unbalanced diet, is a recipe for poor health: physically, emotionally and intellectually" (1).

 

Narrative citation

Children should be encouraged to take part in physical activities. Lindon (2012) states that "a sedentary lifestyle, combined with an unbalanced diet, is a recipe for poor health: physically, emotionally and intellectually" (p. 101).

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