While using direct quotations, which of the following should be followed?
1) Never use ellipses if you need to omit a word or phrase.
2) Transcribe the original statement with changes you think necessary.
3) Omit or replace words as and when required.
4) Use many direct quotations to hold your reader's interest.
5) Always put the directly quoted material in quotes and include proper in-text citations at the end of the quote.