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For qualitative researchers, quotes are the heart of the results section. However, they are evidence, not argument. They do not speak for themselves and readers cannot infer what you intend them to illustrate. Using two principles, this chapter offers suggestions to help you choose the right quotes and integrate them with coherence and style. The authenticity principle will help you to select quotes that are illustrative, succinct and representative. The argument principle will help you to integrate those quotes grammatically and persuasively, ensuring that they support your argument.
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Lingard, L., Watling, C. (2021). Effective Use of Quotes in Qualitative Research. In: Story, Not Study: 30 Brief Lessons to Inspire Health Researchers as Writers. Innovation and Change in Professional Education, vol 19. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-71363-8_6
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