Tag: Technical
03
Sep
Are You Giving Scientific Articles the Wrong Kind of Title?
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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...
21
May
Love at First Type: It’s Not Always about the First Typeface You See
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Choosing a font can be a daunting task. But with the proper instruction, it doesn’t have to be. Selecting the best typeface for your document...
17
Jun
“Repair Processes Initiated”: Why Editors Should Choose Gender-Neutral Job Titles
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The brain interprets gendered job titles paired with the wrong gender as a discrepancy, making the reader fumble, fixate, and reread. You are an editor....
16
Jun
Collaborating with Authors as Technical Editors
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“The more collaborative and complex the project (such as a proposal, a brochure, or an annual report), the earlier the editor should participate.” —Carol Gerich...
15
Jun
How to Use Corpora to Edit Technical Articles Effectively and Accurately
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Corpora are quickly becoming mainstream in the field of linguistics. But can they help us become better technical editors as well? A corpus is a...
13
Jun
Being an Unconventional Editor, and Why That’s Okay
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The editor described in academic literature and the real-life editor are two different people. If you choose to deviate from the prescribed formula, your editing...
08
Jun
Why You Need to Update Your Style Guide
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An updated style guide helps establish a brand and keep all writers and editors in your company consistent. If you write or edit for any...
One Way to Write High-Quality Comments on Technical Documents