Question

when is "qtd. in" necessary for documentation?

Answer 1

This is called "Indirect Quotation", according to the MLA format. The use of "qtd. in" comes in handy when a source is cited in another source. Now, I know that sounds confusing so let me give you an example.

Example: The source is "What Do Rabbits Eat?" by: Peter Cottontail

Below is an excerpt from page 59.

"According to Mother Nature, "rabbits are meant to eat carrots to enhance their eyesight" (qtd. in Cottontail 59)."


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