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But a quote intermingled with [paraphrase] just becomes a more awkward way to paraphrase? Because surely it isn't a verbatim quote any more.
by jusssi 6y ago
But a quote intermingled with [paraphrase] just becomes a more awkward way to paraphrase? Because surely it isn't a verbatim quote any more.
- ddingus 6y agoSure it is. The grammar is clear. One can know the quote exactly. Frankly, implying otherwise diminishes the language. Edit: All of which is why the article was written. People changing quotes, wrapping it in brackets so it flows better, in their view. That's a mess! Others here, myself included, correctly maintain appropriate bracket use does not change a quote, which is true until this garbage.
- sokoloff 6y agoIt’s a convenience to the reader. If I paraphrase a reference to support my point, it’s more work for you to determine if I’ve done so correctly. If I quote and update a dangling reference, it’s much easier for the reader to decide if I’ve done so in good faith and without introducing significant bias (whether intentionally or inadvertently). I think it’s more faithful to the original, at a slight cost of fluid readability, which is often a good trade-off of features.
- ghusbands 6y agoYou seem to be misunderstanding. Square brackets are not paraphrasing, they are correcting words for context. They should not alter the meaning, as paraphrasing often does.