How do I cite an indirect quotation (i.e., something from one work quoted in another work)?

Answer

You wish to cite a source you know only through quotation in another source. For example, in Charles L. Griswold's book Forgiveness: A Philosophical Exploration you encounter a quotation you would like to use: "Dori Laub argues in his study of Holocaust testimonials that 'there is, in each survivor, an imperative need to tell and thus to come to know one's story.'" You wish to use the Laub quote, but you cannot locate the original article that Griswold cites.

APA

Dori Laub maintains that "there is, in each survivor, an imperative need to tell and thus to come to know one's story" (as cited in Griswold, 2007, p. 106).

This would be accompanied by a full citation for the Griswold book in your reference list:

Griswold, C. L. (2007). Forgiveness: A philosophical exploration. Cambridge University Press.

see Publication Manual of the APA (6th ed.), p. 258.

MLA

Dori Laub maintains that 'there is, in each survivor, an imperative need to tell and thus to come to know one's story" (qtd. in Griswold 106).

This would be accompanied by a full citation for the Griswold book in your Works Cited:

Griswold, Charles L. Forgiveness: A Philosophical Exploration. Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 2007.

see MLA Handbook (8th ed.), p. 124.

For more on citing sources, see our citation guide.

  • Last Updated May 17, 2021
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  • Answered By Ron Gilmour

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