You can add words to a quote in square brackets to make its meaning clearer. Gross (1996, p.137) points out that in the language it is ( open direct quotation marks) "not only in the vocabulary…( dot dot dot), but also the grammar" ( close direct quotation marks) that influences how and what we understand. Don't change the meaning of the quote when you do this. Use an ellipsis (three dots) to omit or remove parts of a quote and show where you've removed text. The distinction drawn between the languages and their treatment of time is interesting and relevant to the argument because. In European languages, time is treated as an objective entity (Gross, 1996, p. In the Hopi language, no distinction is made between the past, present and future it is a timeless language’ compared with English, although it does recognise duration, i.e., how long an event lasts. Writing about Hopi, a native American language, Gross writes: Indented quotes don't need quotation marks. These quotes should be single line spaced (unlike the rest of your text, which is probably double or 1.5 line spaced).
Separate direct quotations that are more than three lines from your text by leaving a line space above and below the quote and indenting it. This could look like:įurthermore, it is ( open direct quotation marks) "not only the vocabulary of a language that determines how and what we think and perceive but also the grammar" ( close direct quotation marks) (Gross, 1996, p. Use quotation marks to separate the quote from your own writing. Include short quotations of less than three lines in your main text. There is a clear demarcation between past, present and future corresponding to three separate sections of a ruler. In European languages, time is treated as an objective entity, as if it were a ruler with equal spaces or intervals marked off. In the Hopi language, no distinction is made between past, present and future it is a ( open direct quotation marks) "timeless language" ( close direct quotation marks) (Gross, 1996, p. For example:īut it is not only the vocabulary of a language that determines how and what we think and perceive, but also the grammar. Consider commenting on the quotation by discussing its meaning or adding more information to it if you need to. Your marker shouldn't feel like the quote stands out. Quotes must sit logically in your writing and make sense. For example:Īccording to Gross it is ( open direct quotation marks) "not only the vocabulary of a language that determines how and what we think and perceive, but also the grammar."( close direct quotation marks) (1996, p.
Use double quotation marks at the beginning and end of the quote, use the exact words from the original text and show your source, or your work being could be considered as plagiarism. You'll often use direct quotes in the middle of a paragraph. Trying to link unrelated ideas because they sound good in isolation won't help you draw accurate conclusions, and could negatively impact your assessment. Choosing quotes beforehand means you're more likely to let your quotes shape your writing as you try to link one quote to another. Plan your work, its structure and the key points and then choose which quotes to include. Using quotes out of context or misinterpreting them to support your point won't improve your marks. Make sure you understand what a quote is saying in its context and explain its meaning in your work. Use quotes that back up your argument rather than quotes that 'look good' or sound impressive. Using quotes properly will support your points and improve your assignments. Make it clear to the reader that you understand the quote and its context, and why you've used a quote instead of paraphrasing. Try to summarise sources in most of your work and use direct quotes when they'll have a strong impact. Direct quotes are useful for defining or describing specific concepts, whereas paraphrasing or summarising information from other sources shows that you understand the content and general idea.