Notes For Quotes

Rules For Using Quotes 

• If a source expresses opinion, use a quotation. 
• A major or complex story needs more than one quoted source.
• Information that contains facts (who, what, when, where, how, or why) Should normally be used as unquoted material. 

Attribution 

• Make sure the speaker of all quotations is properly identified. 
• use "said" as the verb to attribute the quote.

Direct Quotes

• The exact, word-for-word account of what a source said, enclosed in quotations marks and attributed to source.
• On second reference to speaker, just use last name. 

Indirect Quotes (Paraphrases)

• 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 the 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 speaker's 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 the reader.
• Use partial quotes to make colorful or memorable words stand out. But overuse can make writing sen jumpy and too cute. 

Types Of Question

• Closed-Ended Question: A Question that allows the interviewee to answer with a yes-no or one-word answer.
• Opened-Ended Question: A question that forces the interviewee 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 says.