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What is an indirect source? How should it be handled?

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An indirect quote is when you quote a source that is cited and/or quoted in another source. MLA calls these 'indirect sources. ' As a general rule, you should try to avoid using indirect sources.

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An indirect quote is when you quote a source that is cited and/or quoted in another source. MLA calls these 'indirect sources. ' As a general rule, you should try to avoid using indirect sources.

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