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March 17, 2020 Resources

How to effectively link to an external site

Including external links in an article can provide context for your story and clarify your sources.


March 10, 2020 Resources

Be the Helvetica of ergonomics

When typing all day, consider these tips to protect your hands and wrists—and your livelihood.


March 3, 2020 Resources

So you don't want to be an editor?

Editing is a satisfying job. Here are a few ways to position your editing skills as valuable assets.


February 27, 2020 Resources

For the love of undo

Editors aren’t the only ones with an ironic love of “stet,” meaning “leave it as it was.”


February 25, 2020 Resources

The serious, serious comma

You be the judge: Try your hand at three court cases where punctuation really mattered.


February 20, 2020 Resources

Editing dictated materials

Dictation functions are built into smartphones, tablets, Windows computers and Macs.


February 18, 2020 Resources

Academic editing for scholars

Interested in becoming an academic editor? Focus on how your work can help scholars publish their research.


February 4, 2020 Resources

When style passes you by

Even the best editors can let style updates sneak past them. The only solution: Regularly check your guide, even on points you “know by heart.”


January 21, 2020 Resources

Preparing your copy for translation: 7 tips for success

Want a great translation that portrays the spirit of the original message, not just the words themselves? Follow these guidelines.


January 7, 2020 Resources

Bringing más to CMOS

The Manual de estilo Chicago-Deusto is a full adaptation—not just a translation—of the 16th edition of The Chicago Manual of Style.