Style
Explore the nuances of style in writing. Find out how to use a style sheet, use different capitalization styles, write numbers (ten or 10?) – as well as a variety of other style considerations.
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How to Capitalize Titles in APA Style
How to Capitalize Titles in APA Style
Published Jun 20, 2021
Last Updated Dec 16, 2024The APA Publication Manual is widely used in academic writing, especially in the social and behavioral sciences. If you’re proofreading this type of writing, you need to know how to format titles of works (e.g., books or papers your client mentions) in APA style. Here, then, we’ll offer some advice for proofreaders on the following: […]
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A Proofreader’s Guide to Dates in AP Style
A Proofreader’s Guide to Dates in AP Style
Published Jun 13, 2021
Last Updated May 16, 2023The Associated Press Stylebook is the go-to style guide for many writers, news outlets, and businesses. And if your clients use AP style, you’ll need to know how it works. With that in mind, here we’ll look at what proofreaders should know about dates in AP style, including: The basic date format (and when you […]
Hyphens and Dashes in AMA Style
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A Quick Guide to Dates in MHRA Style
Published Apr 29, 2021
Last Updated Jun 20, 2024The Modern Humanities Research Association’s style guide (or MHRA style) is frequently used in the arts and humanities, particularly in the UK. We have covered referencing in MHRA style before, but here we’re going to look at how to present dates in MHRA style. Read on below to find out what to look for when […]
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A Proofreader's Introduction to IEEE Style
Published Mar 25, 2021
Last Updated Jun 26, 2024The IEEE Editorial Style Manual for Authors provides advice for anyone writing for an IEEE journal or publication. However, many technical writers and educational institutions also use IEEE style, so it is worth knowing the basics if you proofread technical writing. Here, we look at some key aspects of IEEE style that proofreaders should know. […]
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He Said, She Said: Tips for Editing Dialogue Tags
Published Mar 18, 2021
Last Updated Nov 26, 2024Dialogue tags can help readers keep track of who is speaking in writing. But many authors overuse or misuse dialogue tags. As an editor or proofreader, then, it is worth keeping an eye out for issues when working on a novel or any other writing that features dialogue. In this post, we’ll look at common […]
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A Quick Guide to Stephanus Numbers
Published Mar 14, 2021
Last Updated Nov 26, 2024Plato is such an important part of Western philosophy that he has his own citation system: Stephanus numbers. But what do you need to know about Stephanus numbering as an academic proofreader? In this post, we’ll explain how these numbers work. What Are Stephanus Numbers? As well as being the man who gave us love, […]
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A Quick Guide to Dates and Times in MLA Style
Published Feb 28, 2021
Last Updated Jun 20, 2024Among many other things, the MLA Handbook (8th edition) has advice on writing dates and times. But what do you need to know about dates and times to proofread academic writing? In this post, we’ll explain the basics of dates and times in MLA style. Dates in the Main Text If an author uses a […]
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Scene Breaks in Books and Manuscripts
Published Feb 21, 2021
Last Updated Nov 26, 2024When a book is divided into sections, each chapter will typically start on a new page. But what about scene changes within a chapter? How do writers and publishers indicate a shift of perspective, time, or location? And what do you need to know about this as a proofreader? In this post, we take a […]
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A Quick Guide to Bekker Numbers
A Quick Guide to Bekker Numbers
Published Feb 14, 2021
Last Updated Nov 26, 2024Aristotle is one of the most important thinkers in the history of Western philosophy. Thus, if you proofread academic work, you may encounter Bekker numbers at some point. But what is Bekker pagination? And what do you need to know about it as a proofreader? Let’s take a look. What Are Bekker Numbers? Aristotle – […]
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When to Use Italics for Non-English Words
When to Use Italics for Non-English Words
Published Feb 11, 2021
Last Updated Nov 18, 2024In English-language writing, words from other languages are often presented in italics. As a proofreader, you may therefore need to check that such words are presented correctly. Becoming A Proofreader The Becoming A Proofreader course covers everything you need to know to start working as a freelance proofreader! Sign up for a free trial today […]
