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: