Tag: Editing
29
Oct
Preferences for Internet Publications
by Staff
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Scientific writers have become reliant on the internet as their main source of information, but what are their preferences for their publications? Since many scientists...
15
Oct
One Way to Write High-Quality Comments on Technical Documents
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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...
23
Jul
Editing Sentence Length For Screen Reader User Accessibility
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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...
11
Jun
Why Online Editing Is Nothing to Fear
by Staff
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While some editors might wonder about the consequences of digital editing on their performance, one study found that there is no need to worry. As...
30
Apr
Main Idea: Identify Your Topic!
by Staff
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As writers, we can easily get lost in the details of our topic. How do we stay focused and concise when writing papers? When writing...
27
Mar
The Most Memorable Writing
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A study conducted about semantics and syntax teaches us how to treat important information and make it the most memorable. In technical writing it is...
05
Mar
Online Editing: The Effects of Technology on Future Editors
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“Higher education institutions need to give their students experience drafting, editing, and commenting on each other’s work online.” —Zimmerman and Yohon (2002) I am currently...
17
Sep
Which Editing Mistakes Could Cost You a Job
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Are you looking for an editing job? Do you want to know which editing mistakes will automatically disqualify you from the position? Then this is...
01
Aug
Unblock Editor’s Block
by Staff
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Receiving constructive criticism from others before you revise your work can help you find a better way to approach a subject. As editors, we can...
17
Jun
How Can an Editor Balance Directness and Politeness?
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A diplomatic editor knows how to balance directness and politeness in order to effectively communicate with authors. As editors, we want to be diplomatic—we want...
