 | This is an essay on An alternative proposal to WP:Quotation.. It contains the advice or opinions of one or more Wikipedia contributors. This page is not an encyclopedia article, nor is it one of Wikipedia's policies or guidelines, as it has not been thoroughly vetted by the community. Some essays represent widespread norms; others only represent minority viewpoints. |
Quotations (or "quotes") are often indispensable to good writing. In Wikipedia, they offer viewers a snapshot from a text or speech just as an image offers a snapshot of a landscape. As with photographs, there is much room for editors to use their personal skill and artistic flair to improve the readability of an article. If endorsed by other users, this page suggests an optional style for the use of quotations.