2 weeks ago / by David Standen
Many referencing systems require a DOI or URL for online sources. But what exactly is the difference between DOIs and URLs? And how should you approach them as a proofreader? What Are DOIs and URLs? DOIs (digital object identifiers) and URLs (uniform resource locators) are both ways of linking to…
4 months ago / by David Standen
You need to know your referencing systems if you’re proofreading academic documents. Proofreading Academy covers several major referencing styles to this end, but we’re often asked how far an editor should go with citations. The answer is "It depends!" But that isn’t a very helpful…
1 year ago / by Proofreading Academy
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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…
2 years ago / by Proofreading Academy
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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 [PDF] referencing: a system considered Too Hot for the Proofreading Academy Course. Actually, it wasn't…
