American typographic convention, used throughout the American system of higher education, calls for commas and periods to come before the final, closing quotation mark, not after.
not. Asked what short story she had read most frequently, she
chose “A Rose for Emily”.
not. I’d like to rework the spelling of the word “squirrel”.
not. Don’t ask, “What can my nation do for me”?
not. When the poster read “Buy Potatoes”, did you believe it meant sell?
Asked what short story she had read most frequently, she chose
“A Rose for Emily.”
I’d like to rework the spelling of the word “squirrel.”
Ask, “What can I do for my nation?”
When the poster read “Buy Potatoes,” did you believe it meant sell?
