Academic Editing
An archive of posts related to editing and proofreading academic writing, including student essays. Find out how to edit academic work effectively.
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Referencing Style or System? A Guide for the Confused
Referencing Style or System? A Guide for the Confused
Feb 04, 2021
In the Becoming A Proofreader course, we look at referencing styles and systems. But what is the distinction between a referencing style and a system? We use these terms as follows: A referencing style is a generic approach to citing sources ( Harvard, Oxford, Vancouver). However, there may be several versions or variations of any […]
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Citation Styles: What Is ASA Referencing?
Citation Styles: What Is ASA Referencing?
Jan 10, 2021
If you proofread academic writing, you may come across a variety of referencing styles. And if you proofread sociology papers in particular, this will likely include ASA referencing. But what is ASA style? And how does it work? In this post, we explain the basics. What Is ASA Referencing? ASA referencing is a citation style […]
A Quick Guide to Numbers in MLA Style
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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? […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Specialist Citation Styles: What Is ACS Referencing?
Aug 06, 2020
If you’re editing or proofreading academic writing about chemistry, you may need to know how the ACS referencing system works. But you might not have come across this citation style unless you’re a chemist! To learn the basics, then, check out our guide below. What Is ACS Referencing? However, the ACS does provide some general […]
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Editing Tips: Punctuation in Chicago Style
Editing Tips: Punctuation in Chicago Style
Jul 23, 2020
The Chicago Manual of Style (CMoS) contains a lot of information on punctuation! Some is just to remind the reader of standard usage ( For instance: We must decide soon for expedience’s sake. Are there any other elements of punctuation you would like to see explained on this blog or in the Knowadays courses? If […]
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Specialist Systems: AMA Referencing
Specialist Systems: AMA Referencing
Jul 12, 2020
In our Becoming A Proofreader course, we look at some of the most widely used referencing systems, including APA, Chicago, MLA, and IEEE. But there are other systems available! In this post, for instance, we’re going to introduce the basics of AMA referencing. What Is AMA Referencing? AMA referencing is the citation style recommended by […]