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APA 6th Edition and Spacing after Sentence Period
I wrote about the Farhad Manjoo article that totally disagrees with the use of two spaces after the period. Well he supplies a link to Sarah Wiederkehr’s article about why APA 6th suggested two articles. […]
Two Spaces after a Sentence Period
I can’t help writing about the usage of two spaces after a period. Remember, first and foremost I’m an editor. I’m bound to give the client what is required. With editing there are right/wrong issues. […]
APA 6th: more on the double space
Okay, so your school requires you to use the double space. How do you remember to do so? You have 2 choices as I see it: 1. Try and remember to use the 2 spaces […]
APA 6th edition: the dust has settled
I have been very busy elsewhere and have not attended to this blog for some time now. But it is time. APA updated from the 5th edition to the 6th. As often happens with first […]
You and Your Doctoral or Thesis Writing Team: Part 21
As the student, you need to be in charge, you need to be assertive. Use all help wisely including that of a good academic editor.
You and Your Doctoral or Thesis Writing Team: Part 20
Do not confuse a copy edit and content edit. Never expect a content edit if paying for a copy edit.
You and Your Doctoral or Thesis Writing Team: Part 19
For post-graduate writing, the content must be worked with first before doing a copy edit. Use a good content editor if required and be prepared to pay.
You and Your Doctoral or Thesis Writing Team: Part 18
A copy edit is about the basics: language, punctuation, academic tone, style, formatting, consistency. Repeated edits are often needed.
You and Your Doctoral or Thesis Writing Team: Part 17
Don’t let faculty misguide you. If you equip yourself and stand firm when needed, you will be in charge of your studies. Use an editor wisely.
You and Your Doctoral or Thesis Writing Team: Part 16
Don’t let your university faculty dump you on your editor. Editors are there to there to clean up a document, not write it.
Spoonerism
Muddling up letters of words to create new unintended words are sometimes funny and known as spoonerisms.
You and Your Doctoral or Thesis Writing Team: Part 15
It is your responsibility to find out what your school can offer you in terms of faculty & resources. Your school uses your stats to promote the school.
You and Your Doctoral or Thesis Writing Team: Part 14
An insecure student does not rely on his or her own ability. Instead they are wanting someone else to confirm, fix, or even write their work.
You and Your Doctoral or Thesis Writing Team: Part 13
Be an informed master’s or doctoral student. Avoid expecting editors to do the work for you. See if you are the lazy student.
You and Your Doctoral or Thesis Writing Team: Part 12
Be sure to understand who is available to offer you help when busy with your master’s or doctorate. And choose a good editor as soon as possible.
Words within Words
Find the words within the words. Well-known phrases, so fun.
You and Your Doctoral or Thesis Writing Team: Part 11
When doing your doctorate, the university offers many layers of help. It is up to you to find a good academic editor to help polish the final product.
More Authors and Books
Just for fun. Identify the authors and books. Not always that easy.
You and Your Doctoral or Thesis Writing Team: Part 10
Academic editors are a small but important part of your thesis or doctoral experience. Choose your editor soon and wisely for the best experience.
Word Play Joke: accidents
Illogical humor about accidents.
You and Your Doctoral or Thesis Writing Team: Part 9
Editing involves some step from your side first. Then send your thesis or dissertation to a good academic editor.
Definitions: theory, experiments
Just for fun. Einstein on the topic of theories and definitions.
You and Your Doctoral or Thesis Writing Team: Part 8
Language Online identifies 3 editing types: content, copy, and formatting. Most times copy edits are what is required.
Five Senses and School
Good to laugh sometimes. A kind of play on words.
You and Your Doctoral or Thesis Writing Team: Part 7
Good editing is not a once-off process. Be aware that a professional document deserves many edits, informal and formally with a good academic editor.
Tough is Tough
A brain teaser. For some easy; for others a mystery how to make the leap.
You and Your Doctoral or Thesis Writing Team: Part 6
Too much or little help when writing a thesis or dissertation is a problem. Learn to sure of yourself and equip yourself with information.
Famous Books and Famous Authors
Another teaser. Match the titles with their authors. Not as easy as it might sound, but fun.
You and Your Doctoral or Thesis Writing Team: Part 5
Too little help when writing a thesis or dissertation is problematic, but a good academic editor can help. Expect delays from the school though.