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APA 6th Edition and Spacing after Sentence Period
I wrote about the Farhad Manjoo article that totally disagrees with the use of two spaces after the period. Well he supplies a link to Sarah Wiederkehr’s article about why APA 6th suggested two articles. Sarah is part of the … Continue reading
Two Spaces after a Sentence Period
I can’t help writing about the usage of two spaces after a period. Remember, first and foremost I’m an editor. I’m bound to give the client what is required. With editing there are right/wrong issues. Then there style preferences issues. … Continue reading
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APA 6th: more on the double space
Okay, so your school requires you to use the double space. How do you remember to do so? You have 2 choices as I see it: 1. Try and remember to use the 2 spaces as you type. 2. Completely … Continue reading
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APA 6th edition: the dust has settled
I have been very busy elsewhere and have not attended to this blog for some time now. But it is time. APA updated from the 5th edition to the 6th. As often happens with first printings, there were many errors. … Continue reading
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You and Your Doctoral or Thesis Writing Team: Part 21
As the student, you need to be in charge, you need to be assertive. Use all help wisely including that of a good academic editor. Continue reading
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You and Your Doctoral or Thesis Writing Team: Part 20
Do not confuse a copy edit and content edit. Never expect a content edit if paying for a copy edit. Continue reading
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You and Your Doctoral or Thesis Writing Team: Part 19
For post-graduate writing, the content must be worked with first before doing a copy edit. Use a good content editor if required and be prepared to pay. Continue reading
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Tagged build content, editor, fuzzy questions, literature gaps, loose hypotheses, unclear thesis
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You and Your Doctoral or Thesis Writing Team: Part 18
A copy edit is about the basics: language, punctuation, academic tone, style, formatting, consistency. Repeated edits are often needed. Continue reading
You and Your Doctoral or Thesis Writing Team: Part 17
Don’t let faculty misguide you. If you equip yourself and stand firm when needed, you will be in charge of your studies. Use an editor wisely. Continue reading
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