Understanding the Structure
In APA, you'll generally cite the source where you found the quote, even if it's a quote from another author. The basic structure is:
(Author of quote, Year, as cited in Author of book you're citing, Year).
Example
Let's say you're writing a paper about "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and you want to include a quote from Shakespeare's "Hamlet" that Fitzgerald mentions:
> "The author of Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald, used the quote, 'To be or not to be, that is the question,' to suggest that Gatsby was wrestling with his own identity" (Fitzgerald, 1925).
Breaking Down the Example
* "To be or not to be, that is the question" is the actual quote from Shakespeare.
* (Shakespeare, 1603) is the citation for Shakespeare's original work, using the year of publication for Hamlet.
* (as cited in Fitzgerald, 1925) indicates where you found the quote (in Fitzgerald's book, "The Great Gatsby," published in 1925).
Important Notes
* Original Author: Always try to find the original source of the quote. If you can't find it, you can still cite the source where you found it, but be aware that your citation may be less accurate.
* Direct Quote: Put the quote in quotation marks.
* Paraphrasing: If you paraphrase the quote, you still need to cite the original source:
> "In 'The Great Gatsby,' Fitzgerald uses Hamlet's famous line about existence to suggest that Gatsby was questioning his own identity and the purpose of his life" (Shakespeare, 1603, as cited in Fitzgerald, 1925).
Further Guidance
* APA Style Guide: Refer to the official APA Style Guide for more detailed information and examples.
* Online Resources: Websites like Purdue OWL and the APA Style website provide comprehensive guides and examples.
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