Category: Editing
26
Nov
What Fluency Training Could Mean for You as an Editor or Writer
by Emma Hill
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Regardless of a professional’s seniority in the writing industry, concise language is difficult to achieve. What if you could learn the art of concision in...
20
Nov
An Author’s Stylistic Use of Word Order and Punctuation: To Standardize or Not
by Abby Forrest
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Editors occasionally need to give stylistic advice in addition to making rule-based edits. Since there is no style guide for style, where do we begin?...
16
Nov
Why Some Review and Revision Processes Are Unsuccessful
by Maddy Abadillo
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The review process of technical reports is nothing but a source of frustration for many professionals; one study shows why this may be and how...
15
Oct
One Way to Write High-Quality Comments on Technical Documents
by Staff
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The best ways to provide a comprehensive edit for technical documents can feel elusive. Where should editors focus their work? Technical editing can present unique...
01
Oct
Why Scientists and Editors Need a Symbiotic Relationship
by Staff
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The fields of science and editing should get to know each other better. Here’s why. For many people in scientific fields, the idea of developing...
17
Sep
The Fundamentals of a Successful Work-Home Balance
by Staff
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Editors often struggle with work and home life interfering; one study identifies how to establish a work-home balance. Like many professionals, editors face the challenging...
03
Sep
Are You Giving Scientific Articles the Wrong Kind of Title?
by Staff
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The title is arguably one of the most important elements of a manuscript. However, is short and sweet always best? Data is not gathered just...
20
Aug
Perceived Positive and Negative Effects of Instant Messaging on Academic Writing
by Staff
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In the age of technology, does instant messaging enhance or hinder writing? A case study offers insights from a generation that’s never lived without the...
06
Aug
Is Automated Feedback as Effective as a Tutor in Professional Writing?
by Staff
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Some software may provide helpful feedback on professional writing, but can it really replace a human? Feedback on writing is necessary for a better overall...
23
Jul
Editing Sentence Length For Screen Reader User Accessibility
by Staff
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Some sentence lengths are more readable for screen reader users than others, and this can affect the overall accessibility of web content. The readability of...
