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Preserve meaning and context
Keep quotations and their qualifications together. Preserve the meaning of the passage when presenting it alongside an explanation. Report a grading or degree of certainty only where the material supports it.
Present differences clearly
When scholarly views differ, describe each view within its own scope. Identify conditions, exceptions and points of uncertainty. Readers seeking guidance on an individual case should consult a qualified scholar.
Link to published reading
Links in the library lead to published pages readers can open. See Methodology for how the library organizes these readings and Corrections to report a problem.
Quotations and gradings
Distinguish the quoted words from a summary. For a verse or report included in the reading, keep the locator when it forms part of the published passage. A grading describes the assessment given in the material. If the material gives no grading, leave that point open.
Conditions and disagreement
A condition can change how a statement applies. Keep it close to the statement, alongside any exceptions or qualifications. When the material describes several scholarly positions, identify where they agree and where they differ. Preserve that distinction when summarizing or organizing the reading.
Corrections to published material
If a quotation, grading, or explanation needs correction, update the relevant page and record any change that affects meaning in the correction log. The public record describes what changed on the page. Working references are kept in the editorial workspace.