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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Citation Styles: What Is ASA Referencing?
Citation Styles: What Is ASA Referencing?
Published Jan 10, 2021
Last Updated Dec 20, 2024If 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 […]
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Plagiarism and Copyright in Creative Writing
Plagiarism and Copyright in Creative Writing
Published Nov 15, 2020
Last Updated Jan 26, 2026Plagiarism 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
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A Quick Guide to Citation Styles in CSE Referencing
Published Oct 22, 2020
Last Updated Jan 15, 2026If you edit a lot of scientific writing, you’ll 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? The […]
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What Counts as Plagiarism in Academic Writing?
Published Oct 01, 2020
Last Updated Jan 13, 2025To 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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What Is AIP Referencing?
Published Sep 24, 2020
Last Updated Nov 26, 2024Knowadays 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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Date Formats: Little-Endian, Middle-Endian, Big-Endian
Published Aug 30, 2020
Last Updated Jul 02, 2025In the Becoming A Proofreader course, we look at how date formats differ between American English, British English, and Australian English. There are, though, more than three countries in the world, so it’s worth looking at regional date format variations more generally. Luckily, there are only three basic date format styles you need to know: […]
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Editing Tips: Punctuation in APA Style
Published Aug 27, 2020
Last Updated Jun 26, 2024The 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 online proofreading course, Becoming A Proofreader, could be just what you’re looking for. Sign up for a free […]
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Editing Tips: What Are Word Divisions?
Published Aug 09, 2020
Last Updated Aug 07, 2023When proofreading a typeset text, such as the page proofs for a book, you may need to look for issues with word divisions. But what is a word division in proofreading? And how should proofreaders approach them when checking a document? In this post, we explain the basics. What Are Word Divisions? Part of typesetting […]
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What Is ACS Referencing?
What Is ACS Referencing?
Published Aug 06, 2020
Last Updated May 27, 2025If 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 before unless you’re a chemist! That’s why we’ve put together this guide to take you through the essentials. What Is ACS Referencing? The “ACS” in […]
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How To Use Punctuation in Chicago Style
How To Use Punctuation in Chicago Style
Published Jul 23, 2020
Last Updated Mar 10, 2025The Chicago Manual of Style (CMoS) contains a lot of information on punctuation! Some is just to remind the reader of standard usage (e.g. that a sentence should end in a period). But as a proofreader, it pays to know the subtleties of punctuation in Chicago style. Periods and Abbreviations in Chicago Style When it […]
