Quotations are the repetition of an expression within another work using quotation marks. They should be used to illuminate meaning, provide direct information about the work being quoted, and comply with copyright law. Quotations are appropriate when clarifying sources, selecting impactful moments, though the majority of a paper should be in your own words. Quotations must be attributed by verb like "argue" rather than "he/she said" and provided in proper citation like "(Author: Year)".