Copyediting
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Gender-Inclusive Language: What is gendered language, and why should you be aware of it?
writingcenter.unc.edu Gender-Inclusive Language – The Writing Center • University of North Carolina at Chapel HillWhat this handout is about This handout will help you make decisions about using gendered language in your writing. What is gendered language, and why should you be aware of it? You have probably encountered documents that use masculine nouns and … Read more
Using gender-neutral language has become standard practice in both journalistic and academic writing, as you’ll see if you consult the style manuals for different academic disciplines (APA, MLA, and Chicago, for example).
Tackling gendered references in your writing can be challenging, especially since there isn’t (and may never be) a universally agreed upon set of concrete guidelines on which to base your decisions. But there are a number of different strategies you can “mix and match” as necessary.
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What's the Difference Between Copyediting and Proofreading?
nybookeditors.com Copyediting vs. Proofreading: What's the Difference? | NY Book EditorsWhich comes first: Copyediting or proofreading? Which one do you need for your manuscript right now? We've got the answers.
