Editing Quotations

Including Sources

Quoting Source Material

Quoting Directly

Quoting Previously Quoted Material

Using a Quotation within a Quotation

Using Block Quotations

To Quote or Not to Quote

Editing Quotations

Blending Quoted Material

Grammar and Spelling Issues

Punctuating Quotations

Paraphrasing Source Material

Summarizing Source Material

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Editing Quotations

In order to clarify vague references, avoid irrelevant details or blend a quoted passage smoothly into the surrounding text, you may need to edit the quotations you use. These guides explain how to insert explanatory notes and omit words or entire sentences.

Omitting Words and Phrases
Inserting Editorial Comments

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Quoting Source Material

Editing Quotations