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Desray J — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:12:40 +0000

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APA 6th Edition and Spacing after Sentence Period

Desray J — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:00:32 +0000

I wrote about the Farhad Manjoo article that totally disagrees with the use of two spaces after the period. Well he supplies a link to Sarah Wiederkehr’s article about why APA 6th suggested two articles. Sarah is part of the … Continue reading →

Two Spaces after a Sentence Period

Desray J — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:18:55 +0000

I can’t help writing about the usage of two spaces after a period. Remember, first and foremost I’m an editor. I’m bound to give the client what is required. With editing there are right/wrong issues. Then there style preferences issues. … Continue reading →

APA 6th: more on the double space

Desray J — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 03:13:43 +0000

Okay, so your school requires you to use the double space. How do you remember to do so? You have 2 choices as I see it: 1. Try and remember to use the 2 spaces as you type. 2. Completely … Continue reading →

APA 6th edition: the dust has settled

Desray J — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 03:08:36 +0000

I have been very busy elsewhere and have not attended to this blog for some time now. But it is time. APA updated from the 5th edition to the 6th. As often happens with first printings, there were many errors. … Continue reading →