How and When to Use Quotations?
Quotations are the important attention grabbers in an essay; moreover they create a lasting effect on the readers of the essay and prompt them to read further. However, while using quotations in an essay it should be remembered that it is important to use quotations, but not too many of them. The essay should reflect the thoughts of the writer about the topic and should include just a bunch of quotations about what others think and feel. The quotations should be cited correctly. To use somebody else’s words and not give them credit is termed as ‘plagiarism’ in simple words. The excessive use of quotations indicates that there is a lack of original ideas on the subject of the essay. The essence of using quotations is to add emphasis to the ideas, and not to replace them. It is sign of poor writing skills to use a quotation with the concept that it would be self-explanatory. The real meaning of the quotation and its relevance with the topic need to be specified. To do this, it is sometim
