写作技巧

●Quotation

An effective and proper quotation can add spice, interest, thought, effectiveness, support, and respect to your writing. But an ineffective one makes your writing look like an amateur attempt padded by random comments from strangers.

Tips about using quotations:

●Don't overuse quotations.

●Avoid long quotations if a short one will suffice.

●Don't misrepresent the original opinion out of context.

●Always introduce your quotations.

●Use a variety of sources.

The choice of quotation verbs indicate specific opinion of the statement.

●"Jones says" is neutral;

●"Jones informs us" is positive;

●"Jones alleges" is somewhat negative.

The list of verbs used:

●say    write   observe

●note   remark   add

●declare   inform     allege

●claim        state comment

●think     affirm     assert

●explain     argue