- If a source expresses opinion, use a quotation
- A major or complex story needs note than one quoted source.
- Information that contains facts (who, what, when, where, how or why) should normally ve used as unquoted material.
attribution
- make sure the speaker of all quotations is proper;y identified
- use said as the verb
direct quotes
- the exact, word account of what a source said a\enclosed in quotation marks and attributed to source,
- on second reference to speaker just use last name
indirect quotes
- a summary of what the speaker said reworded by the reporter
partial quotes
- a combination of a direct quotation and a paraphrase attributed to the source
fragmentary quotes
a single word or short phrase used by a source that is included in a paraphrase enclosed in quotation marks and attributed to the source
when to use different quotes
- use direct quotations to express a speakers unique point of view personality or manner of speaking
- use indirect quotes when you need to rephrase what the speaker said to make it more clear to thte reader
- use partial quotes to make colorful or memorable words stand our. but overuse can make writing seem jumpy and too cute
types of questions for interview
closed-ended question: a question that allows the interviewee to answer with a yes-no or one word answer.
open-ended question: a question that force the interview to answer with more than a yes-no or one word answer
follow-up question: a question that originates from listening to something the interviewee
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