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Looking over the information found in our text, the maximum percentage for direct quoting is around 15 percent. “Quotes can be used to demonstrate dialect speaking style, emphasize a point, or explain an official policy.” (Bethel University, 2013, pg. 8) While having quotes can be beneficial, too many quotes can overpower the argument you are trying to make. One of the ways to check and make sure you are not losing your developing argument is to read over your essay. Try taking out the direct quotes and see if you understand your argument. If your argument has been lost to the quotes, remove the direct quotes and try paraphrasing or summarizing them. This could allow you to keep close to the original information given or keep the most important

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