<p>Technically, <em>I</em> didn't curse in my essay...however, the quote that I want to use as a starting off point for my essay has the big "F" word in it. I really can't strip it out because it's the only verb in the sentence. Does this pose a problem?</p>
<p>Hahahaha.</p>
<p>Seriously?</p>
<p>I hope you aren't applying to BYU...</p>
<p>dont worry it will be what you need it to be..."eye catching"</p>
<p>"You [insert curse word] up! You trusted us!" </p>
<p>not posting my essay idea, but this quote is key. BYU never even crossed my mind.</p>
<p>Not really. I mean, it's better to curse in a quote than to cuse in the actual essay, and if the quote matters as much as it sounds like it does, just keep it.</p>
<p>personally...i'd replace the word...like..no way...I won't do that thing.</p>
<p>Put cursing in your essay (quoted or otherwise) only if you wish to convey to the adcom that you are a crude and low-class person of limited thought and vocabulary. If that's the message you are shooting for then sure, go ahead and put it in.</p>
<p>^woorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrd! :rolleyes:</p>
<p>If you feel that it is completely essential to your piece, I would at least star it out.</p>
<p>cant u put "You screwed up" instead?</p>
<p>That's a really good idea...u shud use "screwed up" then!</p>
<p>Or you can always just say F'd up</p>
<p>The nature of a quotation absolutely requires that you leave the piece in tact. However, I'm not convinced you simply can not leave it out. You could dodge the quotation by just explaining what happened in that particular situation rather then stating what he said in that moment to convey what was going on.</p>
<p>I think it might pose a problem.</p>
<p>Just use "You f***ed up" -- they will get the idea without such a crude impression.</p>