Copy editors and proofreaders
March 26, 2014
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AP removes distinction between ‘over’ and ‘more than’
Started by John Rakowski
How "over" and "more than" are used from now on in work that follows AP may depend on how writers learned their meanings and a... more »By Ruth E. Thaler-Carter
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Any tips on how to stay sharp as a proofreader when the jobs become sporadic?
Started by Elliott Avant
Study dictionaries and write out the meanings/definitions and spelling/variants of every word you are unfamiliar.By Jane Cahane
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I'm editing a dissertation that includes many quotations from high school students. Does [sic] need to be used for every error or is a disclaimer okay? Maybe [sic] in embedded quotes but not block?
Started by Robin Stonaker
I would use an introductory note in the beginning of the work.By Ruth E. Thaler-Carter
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