The New York Times published a stirring article today reporting student strikes at the University of Hong Kong. NYT writers Chris Buckley and Alan Wong reported with grave attention to quoting. It is clear that each quote was graphed strategically based on its relevance, importance, and source.
Buckley and Wong smartly cite student representatives, professors, and student bystanders which is vital for source diversity. The most common quoting style in the article is using direct quotation. These direct quotations crucially shed light on motives behind the protest.
Along with directly quoting sources, three paraphrased quotes sufficiently compliment the story. One paraphrased quote stems from a professor noting absences in his Monday classes. Absent is reason for a direct quote here as it is strictly fact. Because there is not a viewpoint being introduced here, a direct quote is not necessary. I enjoyed the structure of the article and overall I think that Buckley and Wong did a fine job with quote placement and choice.
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