Peer reviewing, also known as refereeing, is a critical aspect of scholarly publishing, aimed at providing credibility, authenticity, and validity to journal articles. It is the process by which a manuscript or article undergoes multiple rounds of evaluation before publication by fellow researchers. This systematic scrutiny takes various forms, primarily […]
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We read each manuscript we edit multiple times, focusing on a different issue each time, to make it perfect. Read on how multiple passes help us create compelling text.
Whether you’re new to the editing game or not, there are several things you could do to ensure that you and your text are ready for editors. From setting expectations to preparing your document for editing, here are some tips to keep in mind while working with editors.
Does the language you think in affect how you see the world around you? How about your perception of yourself? In our increasingly shrinking world, how does the linguistic "chutney" of our thoughts impact our experiences?
Our ‘Editing ABCs’, originally published as a series of Facebook posts, highlights various parts of our process. This list is by no means comprehensive, but it offers a glimpse into our world. So, let’s start at the very beginning… A is for Abstract An abstract informs readers about the background, […]
Why do we need so many different styles of citation? Do they have a larger function or is writing in different styles merely a time-consuming academic tradition?
Where does the work of editing fit into this idea of reading? In other words, how does an editor’s reading of a text write it? The more I think about it, the more it seems to me that an edited text is always the product of a shared vision: that of the author and the editor. The published version then contains a kind of subatomic tension between the author’s writing, the editor’s “writing”, and the reader’s “writing”.
The singular “they” makes writing more fluid and elegant, and, put simply, makes it easier to address an individual without worrying about their gender.
