Referencing and Citations
Get to grips with common referencing styles and systems, including APA, MLA, Chicago, and IEEE. Learn how to accurately credit sources and enhance the credibility and integrity of a piece of academic writing.
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A Guide to Citing Shakespeare in Academic Writing
A Guide to Citing Shakespeare in Academic Writing
Nov 09, 2023
Are you confident when it comes to citing Shakespeare? Shakespeare’s plays are so influential that many style guides have special rules for citing them. As a proofreader, you’ll need to look out for citations like these when working on academic writing and make sure they have been added correctly. If you’re not sure how to […]
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How to Spot a Credible Source
How to Spot a Credible Source
Sep 07, 2023
Learning how to spot a credible source is an important skill. As an academic editor, part of your job may involve making sure your client has backed up their argument by citing credible sources. But how can you tell whether a source is reliable or not? In this blog post, we’ll take a look at: […]
How to Cite Translated Works in APA Style
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A Guide to Referencing and Religious Texts
Jul 17, 2021
Religious texts, whether published as books or accessed online, often play by different rules when it comes to referencing. So, as a proofreader, you’ll need to pay particular attention to referencing if your client is citing the Bible, the Quran, or any other sacred text. Here, we set out the rules for citing religious texts […]
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How to Capitalize Titles in APA Style
Jun 20, 2021
The 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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How to Capitalize Titles in AP Style
May 30, 2021
AP style – as set out in The Associated Press Stylebook – is commonly used in business writing and journalism. But did you know that the AP Stylebook has advice on how to present titles of works, such as books, films, and musical compositions? It’s important to be aware of these rules so you know […]
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A Quick Guide to Dates in MHRA Style
Apr 29, 2021
The 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
Mar 25, 2021
The 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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A Quick Guide to Stephanus Numbers
Mar 14, 2021
Plato 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
A Quick Guide to Dates and Times in MLA Style
Feb 28, 2021
Among 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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A Quick Guide to Bekker Numbers
A Quick Guide to Bekker Numbers
Feb 14, 2021
Aristotle 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 – […]
