MLA requires that any quotation over 4 lines (or 3 lines of verse) be started on a new line, indented 1/2 inch from the margin, double spaced without quotation marks, essentially a block quote. Here's how: Hit enter before the first word of the quote,

Citing block quotes. All block quotes must end with a citation that directs the reader to the correct source. How the citation looks depends on the citation style. In most styles, including APA and MLA, the parenthetical citation comes after the period at

On a word processor like Microsoft Word, you can highlight the quote and click “Word Count” under “Review” or “Proofing.” This will tell you how many words are in the quote. For example, if you are quoting a long paragraph from the Diagnostic