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    What Is the Difference Between an Acronym and an Initialism?

    What Is the Difference Between an Acronym and an Initialism?

    Nov 30, 2023

    • Common Errors
    • Grammar
    • Proofreading Tips
    • Punctuation

    Do you know the difference between an acronym and an initialism? They are both types of abbreviations, and both terms refer to shortened forms made up of a set of capitalized letters (rather than a shortened word, such as Dr.). However, they have different meanings and work in different ways. To help you nail down […]

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    How to Spot a Credible Source

    How to Spot a Credible Source

    Sep 07, 2023

    • Academic Writing
    • Editing Tips
    • Proofreading Tips
    • Referencing and Citations

    Whether you’re a proofreader, an academic editor, or someone who simply wants reliable information, learning how to spot a credible source is vital.  This guide explores everything you need to know: Types of Sources There are many kinds of sources, but they generally fall into three categories: primary, secondary, and tertiary. Primary Sources A primary […]

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  • What Are Trigger Words? (And How to Use Them in Writing)

    What Are Trigger Words? (And How to Use Them in Writing)

    Feb 06, 2023

    • Business Writing
    • Editing Tips

    Trigger words are a common marketing tool used in business copywriting. In this post, we’ll explain what trigger words are and share our top tips to help you edit them in your clients’ writing. What Are Trigger Words? Trigger words (or power words) are words or phrases that compel the reader to take an action, […]

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  • What Is Developmental Editing?

    What Is Developmental Editing?

    Jan 30, 2023

    • Editing Tips
    • Skills And Experience
    • Vocabulary Tips

    Before a manuscript is published, it goes through several stages of editing, and traditionally, each step is conducted separately. Developmental editing (also known as structural editing) is the essential first step that concerns the overall structure and content of a text. Keep reading to learn more about what’s involved in developmental editing and how it […]

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    The Inverted Pyramid in Journalism

    Sep 14, 2022

    • Business Writing
    • Editing Tips

    The inverted pyramid is a handy tool used by journalists and business writers to structure their work. Understanding the inverted pyramid and how it’s used will help you to edit this form of writing. In this post, we explain the basics of the inverted pyramid so that you can use it to help assess your […]

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    Proofreading Tips: When Should You Write Out Numbers in Full?

    Aug 12, 2022

    • Proofreading Tips
    • Style

    Style guides vary a lot on even the basics of how to write numbers. APA style, for instance, recommends writing out numbers under 10 as words and using numerals for larger numbers. But Chicago style recommends writing out numbers up to and including 100. And MLA style recommends writing out any number that can be […]

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    A Guide to Countable and Uncountable Nouns

    Aug 04, 2022

    • Grammar
    • Proofreading Tips

    Common nouns can be either countable or uncountable. But what does this mean in practice? And what does a proofreader need to know about countable and uncountable nouns? In this post, we set out the basics of how these noun types work and some common errors to look out for. What Are Countable Nouns? Countable […]

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    Writing Samples to Help You Practice Proofreading

    Jul 27, 2022

    • Proofreading Resources
    • Proofreading Tips

    At Knowadays, we love to help you improve your proofreading skills. So today, we’re giving you three short passages of text to practice on. They are written in American English. Just copy and paste each passage into a Microsoft Word document and make any changes you feel are necessary (focusing on clear errors rather than […]

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    Is or Are? A Guide to Collective Nouns

    Is or Are? A Guide to Collective Nouns

    Jul 20, 2022

    • Grammar
    • Proofreading Tips

    Collective nouns are nouns that refer to a group of people or objects, including words like team, family, and crowd. But are they singular or plural? And how do you use collective nouns in a sentence? These are things you need to know as a proofreader. Read on to find out more. Collective Nouns and […]

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    A Proofreader’s Guide to Exclamation Point Use

    A Proofreader’s Guide to Exclamation Point Use

    Jul 01, 2022

    • Proofreading Tips
    • Punctuation

    Exclamation points, also known as exclamation marks, are used to express excitement, enthusiasm, and other strong emotions. As a proofreader, though, you may need to help clients avoid overusing them or using exclamations in the wrong situation. So, when should exclamation points be used? And when should a proofreader step in to curb a client’s enthusiasm for […]

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