Microquotations
Microquotations are brief quotations, typically ranging from a few words to a short clause, embedded within a larger text to illustrate a point, identify terminology, or reference a source without reproducing longer passages. They differ from block quotes and from paraphrase by preserving a specific wording or fragment of a source.
Uses include academic writing, journalism, qualitative research, and discourse analysis, where a precise expression or term
Formatting and editing practices: place the quotation within standard quotation marks and integrate it into the
Advantages and cautions: Microquotations can enhance precision, preserve voice, and improve readability. They can also draw
Origin and scope: The term is used in rhetoric, linguistics, and social science writing to describe short