Style
In these posts, we look at how proofreaders and editors should approach different writing styles and document types. Let us know if there are any style issues you'd like us to cover on the blog.
How to Proofread Executive Summaries
How to Proofread Executive Summaries
Jan 28, 2021
Executive summaries are key business documents, allowing busy professionals to learn vital information at a glance. But what goes into a good executive summary? And how do you proofread one effectively? Check out our guide to executive summaries to find out. What Is an Executive Summary? Ideally, decision makers at a company will read reports […]
Proofreading Tips: Editing Gendered Language
Proofreading Tips: Editing Gendered Language
Jan 24, 2021
Many companies and individuals now aim to make their writing gender neutral. And, as a proofreader, you may have to help them achieve this. In this post, we’re going to look at some common examples of gendered language you may need to watch out for: The gendered pronoun being used as a neutral or default […]
Citation Styles: What Is ASA Referencing?
Proofreading Tips: Plagiarism and Copyright in Creative Writing
Nov 15, 2020
Plagiarism in creative writing is harder to identify than, say, academic plagiarism. Despite this, proofreaders may want to look out for potential plagiarism and copyright issues in creative writing. To help you navigate these muddy waters, we’ve prepared a quick guide to the basics. What Is Plagiarism in Creative Writing? It is hard to define […]
A Quick Guide to Numbers in MLA Style
Nov 05, 2020
Your client might not know all the details of MLA style. As an academic proofreader, then, your work may involve checking that documents follow MLA conventions. Thus, in this post, we’re looking at how to present numbers in academic writing according to MLA style. Numbers in MLA: Numerals or Words? MLA style sets out two […]
A Quick Guide to Citation Styles in CSE Referencing
Oct 22, 2020
If you edit a lot of scientific writing, you will likely encounter CSE referencing at some point. But this system can be confusing, as it actually permits three citation styles. In this guide, then, we’ll set out the basics of CSE referencing, including what to look out for as a proofreader. What Is CSE Referencing? […]
Proofreading Tips: What Counts as Plagiarism in Academic Writing?
Oct 01, 2020
To do their job well, academic proofreaders need to know what constitutes plagiarism. This is partly so they can help clients avoid it. But guidelines on academic plagiarism may also affect the kinds of services you can provide. With that in mind, here, we look at: What counts as plagiarism in academic writing. What proofreaders […]
Specialist Citation Styles: What Is AIP Referencing?
Sep 24, 2020
Knowadays provides in-depth advice on academic proofreading, including outlining several major citation styles. But there are other specialist styles that you may encounter in your work. Today, for example, we’re taking a quick look at AIP referencing. What Is AIP Referencing? AIP referencing was created by the American Institute of Physics. It is often used […]
Numeric Citations in ACS Referencing
Sep 17, 2020
ACS referencing offers a couple of methods for citing sources in the chemical sciences. This includes a number–note system, where you cite sources using numbers in the text. But how do numeric citations work in ACS referencing? In this blog post, we run you through the basics. Numeric Citations Styles in ACS Referencing The number–note […]
Date Format Variations: Little-Endian, Middle-Endian, Big-Endian
Date Format Variations: Little-Endian, Middle-Endian, Big-Endian
Aug 30, 2020
In the Becoming A Proofreader course, we look at how date formats differ between American English and British/Australian English. There are, though, more than three countries in the world, so it’s worth looking at regional date format variations more generally. Otherwise, simply leave a comment prompting your client to check the date format(s) used in […]
Editing Tips: Punctuation in APA Style
Editing Tips: Punctuation in APA Style
Aug 27, 2020
The APA Publication Manual is one of the principal academic style guides. And if you’re proofreading academic writing, especially in the social and Becoming A Proofreader Want to know more about style guides and proofreading? Then our Becoming A Proofreader course could be just what you’re looking for. Sign up for a free trial today […]