Use ellipsis points with a space on either side to denote pauses. Use them at the end of a sentence without a space to indicate that the sentence has been left unfinished.
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“This morning’s lecture ... was very interesting.” |
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The lecturer warned her students: “The reports are due next Friday. If I don’t get them...” |
Use ellipsis points with square brackets to denote words missing from a direct quotation.
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The Rector said, “Preston [...] transmitted values through his books [...] and enabled us to understand the present and look to the future.” |
Do not use ellipsis points to indicate an incomplete list. Use
etc. Therefore, not
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This unit deals with promotion, advertising, outreach... |
but
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This unit deals with promotion, advertising, outreach, etc. |