Many people leave the decision until they have written the manuscript. That is fine if you are experienced in publishing. You probably have identified two or three potential journals where to send your manuscript. However, if you are new –…
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Tips on Writing for Social Science
Be clear and direct about your thesis or argument and define your key concepts at the beginning of the paper. Cite empirical evidence to support using APA format (see below for more info). This includes in-text citations and a References…
Tagged with: APA format, Avoid exaggerations, in-text citations, personal anecdotes, References section, social science
Posted in APA Format, Writing
Posted in APA Format, Writing
Differences between MLA and APA
MLA (Modern Language Association) Author-page method of citation. Created for scholars in English composition and literature. Author’s full name on first mention. Use of the “right” language for the audience being addressed. Present tense verb in signal phrase vs. past…
Tagged with: American Psychological Association, APA Style, Citations, digital object identifier, DOI, method of citation, MLA Style, Objective tone, Scientific Writing
Posted in APA Style, MLA Style, Writing
Posted in APA Style, MLA Style, Writing
MLA Citation Format
One of the most important parts of writing a research paper is the documenting of the resources used. Accurate documentation is necessary to avoid any question of plagiarism. The vehicles for providing this documentation are the use of in-text citations…
Tagged with: In-Text Citation, MLA Citation, MLA Citation Format, MLA Format, MLA Style, Modern Language Association, parenthetical reference
Posted in MLA Format, MLA Style, Writing
Posted in MLA Format, MLA Style, Writing
Guidelines to format a manuscript
If you submit manuscripts to publishers or agents, you have probably come across the demand that you use “standard manuscript format” (or “SMF”) for your submissions. However, it isn’t always spelled out what this actually means. Generally speaking, the term indicates…
Tagged with: format a manuscript, formatting guidelines, formatting service, professional writer, Right margins, standard manuscript format
Posted in Formatting, Manuscript format
Posted in Formatting, Manuscript format
Tips for editing a manuscript efficiently
Editing manuscript needs careful study and critical assessment. Editing can be done on a number of levels as described below. Subject matter Ensure that everything that the assignment needs has been completed. Ensure that all the claims made in the…
Tagged with: Citations, Clarity, developmental editing, General Structure, Paragraph Organisation, proofreading, structural editing, Style and Method, Subject matter, writing
Posted in Editing
Posted in Editing
