Q. How do I cite a quote that's cited in another paper?

Sometimes you find information in an article that's been cited from another author's work and you'd like to use it in your paper. These are called indirect sources. You can use these quotes or paraphrases in your paper without having to find the original source.

The rules differ slightly depending on whether you're using APA or MLA style. Please check out our guides for a more detailed explanation and example:

• APA rules for works quoted in another source 
• MLA rules for works quoted in another source