Category: Editing
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?...
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...
28
Nov
How Important Is Copyediting in Online News?
by Kenzie Holbrook
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As news has shifted from paper to online over the past several years, copyediting has fallen through the cracks. Why has this happened? As the...
02
Dec
How to Improve the Editing Experience for Non-native English Speakers
by Abby Wadsworth Tree
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Editors can overcome language and cultural barriers when working with non-native English speakers by flexibly adapting their editing approach to the author’s needs. As a...
30
Nov
Oral Proofreading: How Editors and Writers Benefit from Reading Aloud
by Haley Roper
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If we look back on our oral traditions, we will discover the enriching power of reading aloud and can utilize that power to enhance our...
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...
