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I use "Track Changes" in Microsoft Word in order to enter my comments directly in the files you send me. Therefore, my comments will probably appear in underlined red text (unless you have changed the setting on Word to show changes in a different format). The system I use to comment on and indicate errors in the documents you send to me follows below. Further below you will find a list of abbreviations, and their meanings, that I use in giving editorial feedback. This list more or less corresponds with standard editorial marks (with some additions that are unique to me). For example, Bedford's The Writer's Reference (or any other handbook you may be using) will cross-reference these editorial abbreviations to the relevant sections of the handbook where you can find information and explanation to correct common mechanical and grammatical errors. [x] = add x Comments and editorial marks appear in brackets [ ]. These may appear immediately preceding a word, following a punctuation mark, or at the beginning of, end of, and sometimes within a sentence. Comments appearing in brackets at the end of a paragraph will often refer to the entire content of the paragraph. If it might not be clear what the comment is referring to, then I may include a directional mark [ <<]. I indicate that something needs to be omitted by enclosing it in braces { }. Example: The [sp]hillls are alive{,} with the sound of music. [<< can you tell us why youre quoting this song lyric?] Bracketed comments appearing immediately before or after one of your words without a space refer to your word. Example: The hills are [wc]confused
by the sound of music. I will sometimes underline your own words, either with or without a bracketed explanation. This indicates that there is a problem in the word choice or syntax (sentence structure) or grammar. I may also indicate a change in phrasing you should make or consider. Example: The hils are [confused by >> alive with] the sound of music.
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