1. Cite both the original author and the book you are reading:
* In-text: (Original Author, Year, as cited in Book Author, Year)
* Reference list:
* Original Author. (Year). *Original work title*. Publisher.
* Book Author. (Year). *Book title*. Publisher.
Example:
* In-text: "The meaning of life is 42" (Adams, 1979, as cited in Pratchett, 2002)
* Reference list:
* Adams, D. (1979). *The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy*. Pan Macmillan.
* Pratchett, T. (2002). *The Wee Free Men*. Doubleday.
2. Cite the book you are reading directly if you are only interested in the quote as it appears in that book:
* In-text: (Book Author, Year)
* Reference list:
* Book Author. (Year). *Book title*. Publisher.
Example:
* In-text: "The meaning of life is 42" (Pratchett, 2002).
* Reference list:
* Pratchett, T. (2002). *The Wee Free Men*. Doubleday.
3. Use a footnote or endnote to provide the full citation for both the original source and the book you are using:
* In-text: "The meaning of life is 42." 1
* Footnote/Endnote: 1. Douglas Adams, *The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy* (Pan Macmillan, 1979), as cited in Terry Pratchett, *The Wee Free Men* (Doubleday, 2002).
Important Considerations:
* Focus: If your primary interest is the original work, use the first method. If you are mainly interested in the book you are reading, use the second method.
* Accuracy: Make sure to verify the accuracy of the quote and its context within both the original work and the book you are referencing.
By clearly attributing the quote to its original source, you maintain academic integrity and ensure the accuracy of your work.