THE BRACKET
544. The bracket [ ] indicates that the word or words included in the bracket are not in the original discourse.
545. The bracket is generally used by editors in supplying missing words, dates and the like, and for corrections, additions and explanations. For example:
- This rule usually applies though there are some exceptions. [See Note 3, Rule 1, Page 67].
546. All interpretations, notes, corrections and explanations, which introduce words or phrases not used by the author himself, should be enclosed in brackets.
547. Brackets are also used for a parenthesis within a parenthesis. If we wish to introduce a parenthetical statement within a parenthetical statement this should be enclosed in a bracket. For example:
- He admits that this fact (the same fact which the previous witness [Mr. James E. Smith] had denied) was only partially true.
QUOTATION MARKS
548. Quotation marks are used to show that the words enclosed by them are the exact words of the writer or speaker.
549. A direct quotation is always enclosed in quotation marks. For example:
- He remarked, "I believe it to be true."
But an indirect quotation is not enclosed in quotation marks. For example:
- He remarked that he believed it was true.
550. When the name of an author is given at the close of a quotation it is not necessary to use the quotation marks. For example:
- All courage comes from braving the unequal.—Eugene F. Ware.
When the name of the author precedes the quotation, the marks are used, as in the following:
- It was Eugene F. Ware who said, "Men are not great except they do and dare."
551. When we are referring to titles of books, magazines or newspapers, or words and phrases used in illustration, we enclose them in quotation marks, unless they are written in italics. For example:
- "Whitman's Leaves of Grass" or Whitman's Leaves of Grass. "The New York Call" or The New York Call. The word "book" is a noun, or, The word book is a noun.