Overheard in the Library:

[richlayers]

"My paper is mostly quotes."




That would make it... err... not so much your paper, perhaps, as some research you put on the same page?

Comments

[rhfay.livejournal.com]

If I recall correctly, I've actually seen that style of quote-heavy writing used in at least one article. I don't agree with it, I think one could do much better than string a bunch of quotes together and call it an article, but I do believe I've seen it.

From an English Major/Librarian

[(Anonymous)]

Quoting is fine. Attributing is better.

And thinking and coming up with something original is what it's all about! (Unless it's a review of the research literature, which would not be happening in a community college library.)