To “emphasize a word or words in a quotation, use italics. Immediately after the italicized words, insert 'emphasis added' within square brackets as follows: [emphasis added]” (APA, 2020, p. 275). For example, “They [the judges] were convinced that the swimmer had missed the two-handed [emphasis added] turn.”

What does it mean when it says emphasis added?

When part of a quote is emphasized by bolding, italicizing, or underlining them. to indicate that the emphasis is the author's or reviewer's note, these words are typically enclosed in square brackets following the quote. Also seen as 'emphasis mine' instead.

Why do we use emphasis added?

Use italics to add emphasis to a specific word or words in a direct quotation that were not originally emphasized by the author. Additionally, type the phrase emphasis added and enclose it in brackets directly after the emphasized words to indicate to the reader that the emphasis is not present in the original text.