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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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  • How to Cite Translated Works in APA Style

    How to Cite Translated Works in APA Style

    How to Cite Translated Works in APA Style

    Feb 18, 2023

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

    Let’s talk about APA references! You may feel confident citing straightforward sources – but what do you do if you come across something that’s not as common?  If you’re conducting research or editing an academic text, you may come across a work that’s been translated from a different language. It’s important to know how to […]

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Referencing Style or System? A Guide for the Confused

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    Citation Styles: What Is ASA Referencing?

    Jan 10, 2021

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

    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 […]

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    Everybody Loves Referencing

    Dec 13, 2018

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

    You’ve checked the spelling, grammar, and punctuation. You’ve made sure the language is appropriate and flows smoothly. Now comes your favourite bit of academic proofreading. Perhaps you’d like to dress up and pour yourself a glass of wine (alcohol-free, of course: don’t drink and proofread!) before you settle down to the positive treat that is […]

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    A Beginner's Guide to MHRA Referencing

    Jun 15, 2018

    • Academic Writing
    • Punctuation
    • Referencing and Citations
    • Style

    Remember when you used to get ‘Too Hot for TV’ videos of your favourite TV shows? Remember how exciting they were? Well, prepare to feel that kind of excitement again in this introduction to MHRA referencing: a system considered Too Hot for the Proofreading Academy Course. Actually, it wasn’t so much ‘too hot’ as ‘too specific […]

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  • Proofreading and Editing Tips: Formatting Titles in Academic Documents

    Formatting Titles in Academic Documents

    May 18, 2018

    • Academic Writing
    • Formatting
    • Proofreading Tips
    • Style

    Although proofreading and formatting are different, they overlap in some respects. For instance, when an essay names a source in the text, it is standard for the proofreader to ensure its title is appropriately formatted. Let’s take a look at how formatting titles works. Italics and Quote Marks Formatting titles in the text of a […]

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    Citing Edited Books in MLA and IEEE

    Feb 15, 2018

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

    We’re sorry. We’ve made you wait, trembling with anticipation, for the next exciting instalment of our occasional series on referencing. Perhaps your desperation for referencing tips has led you to seek out the darker corners of the internet for dodgy tips cut with misconceptions. Stop. We have the good stuff. And if you’re not sure […]

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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 […]

    Read more
  • How to Cite Translated Works in APA Style

    How to Cite Translated Works in APA Style

    How to Cite Translated Works in APA Style

    Feb 18, 2023

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

    Let’s talk about APA references! You may feel confident citing straightforward sources – but what do you do if you come across something that’s not as common?  If you’re conducting research or editing an academic text, you may come across a work that’s been translated from a different language. It’s important to know how to […]

    Read more