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A quotation with its context
Prepare a quotation so readers can find the passage and understand its scope.
We choose a quotation for what it contributes to a question. Before including it, we also keep the information needed to find it.
Our preparation sheet
- The selected passage
- The document's name and author
- The relevant section or page
- The available link
- Context needed to understand it
This sheet remains an editorial aid. It helps explain why the passage appears in our article.
Distinguish the voices
In the final text, we separate quoted words from our paraphrase and commentary. If we shorten a passage, we reread its context before retaining that version.
Make checking easier
Our aim is to let readers return to the document. When complete access is unavailable, we explain what was actually consulted rather than implying a broader reading.