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How many quotes should I use per paragraph in the essays (1 Viewer)

the_one_1

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I only have 2 quotes for one of my essays but is it enough. Can I instead back it up with more examples from my related text. How many quotes should be in the essays.
 

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Try and push for 3 per paragraph. However two should be okay once or twice in an essay.
 

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I'd say it's more about how you use the quotes than the amount.

Student A: this. Quote 1. That. Quote 2. This. Quote 3. That. Quote 4.

Student B: This text blah, blah a CLEAR link Quote 1. Quote 1 explained and analysed for technique. Repeat Quote 2 and Quote 3.

Obviously B is better even though there are 'less' quotes.
 

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Two to four should be sufficient, but try to give some deep analysis.
 

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