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Nov 28, 2020 · 6 min read

Et al. in APA 7th Edition: When & How to Use It (Examples)

The term ‘‘et al.’’ is the abbreviated form of the Latin term ‘‘et alia,’’ which means ‘‘and others.’’ It is used in academic in-text citations when referring to a source with multiple authors. In APA style, for a source with three or more authors, list the first author’s last name and “et al.” for all citations, including the first citation.

Nov 28, 2020 · 8 min read

APA Style: In-Text Citation | Reference List Entry

The American Psychological Association (APA) format is the most common style used to cite sources within the social sciences. This article will give you a brief guide on the Publication Manual of the APA. For more information, please consult the Publication Manual of the APA.

Nov 27, 2020 · 6 min read

How and When to Use ''et al.'' in APA In-Text Citations

The acronym ‘‘et al.’’ is an abbreviation for the Latin term ‘et alia,’’ meaning ‘‘and others’’ and used in academic in-text citations when referring to a source with multiple authors. Depending on the number of authors a reference has, an APA in-text citation is abbreviated by using ‘et al.’ after the first author’s last name.

Nov 27, 2020 · 9 min read

Proofreading versus Editing | What is Proofreading?

Although some scholars and students use the terms interchangeably, editing and proofreading services are two different stages of the revision process. Both services use different methods and center on different aspects of the writing, but both require close and careful reading. They produce different outcomes for writers. However, both proofreading and editing must improve the quality of the written work.

Nov 26, 2020 · 8 min read

5 Essential Information Your Editor Needs

After writing your manuscript, you may likely decide on an editor to perform the final checks on your document. Mostly, authors make the mistake of sending their manuscripts to their editors, without providing adequate information about specifications on the service they seek. With such limited information, your editor may produce an unsatisfactory job with limited information at his/her disposal. Thus, to ensure that your editors provide the best possible service, which will prevent journals from rejecting your manuscripts on the grounds of noncompliance to journal requirements, the following information should be provided beforehand.

Nov 26, 2020 · 8 min read

Four Common Punctuation Errors in Academic Essays

Imagine a text written without the periods, commas, and colons. It would certainly be difficult to read. In academic writing, an author may be easily misunderstood when ambiguous sentences are used. Inasmuch as the essence of punctuation marks in writing, especially academic essays, cannot be overemphasized, the appropriate use of these punctuation marks is even more critical.

Nov 26, 2020 · 6 min read

5 Helpful Questions to Consider When Writing A Discussion Section

In drafting a manuscript, thesis, or dissertation, the discussion section is usually one of the last to be written. Notwithstanding, it is arguably the most important section in a manuscript. Due to its relevance, it is usually the most challenging to write, as it requires top-level expertise. This article seeks to lay bare 5 helpful considerations to make when writing a sound discussion section.

Nov 26, 2020 · 6 min read

5 Practical Ways to Avoid Plagiarism

According to the Office of Research Integrity (ORI), plagiarism is considered “both the theft or misappropriation of intellectual property and the substantial unattributed textual copying of another's work.” Since the consequences of plagiarism can be fatal, this article seeks to discuss 5 practical ways to avoid plagiarism in academic essays.

Nov 26, 2020 · 7 min read

10 Tips for Writing Academic Essays

Writing academic essays is required for the successful completion of college, graduate school, and advanced research studies. Essay writing, as required in academia, requires much more preparation, effort, and skill than most students and academics actually do put in.

Nov 25, 2020 · 9 min read

Editing versus Proofreading | What is Editing?

The Best Edit & Proof team has created this guide that describes the difference between editing and proofreading, not only to help our customers but for researchers as well as undergraduate and graduate students. On the basis of our experience as a company providing professional editing and proofreading services, we also provide general recommendations as to when a typical client should receive editing or proofreading service.

Nov 25, 2020 · 9 min read

How to Format Citations Automatically Using Microsoft Word

Properly formatting citations and references has always driven researchers crazy. With Microsoft Office Word, though, the process is streamlined to the point of almost being automatic. Microsoft Word automatically generates a bibliography from the sources you used to write your manuscript. Each time you add a new citation to your document, This handout is going to show you how to add citations and bibliographies to your Word documents and how to format references automatically using the Microsoft Word References tool.

Nov 24, 2020 · 9 min read

Citation Styles | Which Citation Style Should I Use?

There are many different citation styles that depend on the academic discipline involved. Some of the most common citation styles are American Psychological Association (APA), Modern Language Association (MLA), and Chicago/Turabian style. APA citation style is used by education, psychology, and social sciences, MLA style is used by the humanities, while Chicago/Turabian style is generally used by business, history, and the fine arts. You will need to check with your manual to determine what is required in your specific area.

Nov 24, 2020 · 10 min read

Proofreading and Proof-Editing

Local institutions, firms, charities, or schools may not employ a doctorally qualified editor to edit or proofread the written materials to make them shine. Or the written material may have been created by a team, making it difficult to see the whole article in a broader perspective. In such cases, proof-editing gains importance. But what exactly is proof-editing? Proof-editing is a more detailed and time-consuming job than proofreading or mere editing.