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By Anne M. Coghill, Lorrin R. Garson

Within the time because the moment variation of The ACS kind consultant used to be released, the fast development of digital communique has dramatically replaced the clinical, technical, and clinical (STM) booklet international. This dynamic mode of dissemination is allowing scientists, engineers, and medicalpractitioners worldwide to procure and transmit info quick and simply. a vital consistent during this altering surroundings is the requirement that details stay actual, transparent, unambiguous, and ethically sound.This large revision of The ACS kind consultant completely examines digital instruments now to be had to aid STM writers in getting ready manuscripts and speaking with publishers. priceless updates comprise discussions of markup languages, quotation of digital resources, on-line submission ofmanuscripts, and coaching of figures, tables, and constructions. In retaining present with the altering atmosphere, this version additionally comprises references to many assets at the internet.With this wealth of recent info, The ACS kind Guide's 3rd variation maintains its lengthy culture of supplying valuable perception on ethics in clinical conversation, the editorial method, copyright, conventions in chemistry, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and writing type for any STMauthor, reviewer, or editor. The 3rd variation is the definitive resource for all details had to write, overview, post, and edit scholarly and medical manuscripts.

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Some journals permit tables and figures to be inserted into the text for the draft but require that the tables and figures be submitted separately in the final manuscript. Other journals request that the tables and figures be embedded in the text. Some publishers accept figures prepared in a wide range of software packages, whereas others specify use of certain drawing programs. Check the specific requirements of the publication targeted before submitting the draft manuscript. Publishing with ACS: Placement of artwork submitted to ACS journals depends on whether the manuscript is submitted through Paragon or the Paragon Plus environment.

Figure 3A-2. Common proofreaders’ marks for copyediting manuscripts. Figure 3A-3. Sample of a marked proof. Chapter 3: The Editorial Process ➤ 39 Operational Signs Typographical Signs Delete Lowercase a capital letter Close up; delete space Capitalize a lowercase letter Delete and close up Set in small capitals Insert space Set in italic type Begin new paragraph Set in roman type Run paragraphs together Set in boldface type One em space Wrong font; set in correct type Move right Superscript Move left Subscript Center Punctuation Marks Move up Insert comma Move down Insert apostrophe (or single quotation mark) Align horizontally Insert quotation marks Align vertically Insert period Transpose Insert question mark Spell out Insert semicolon Let it stand Insert colon Flush left Insert hyphen Flush right Insert em dash Center Insert en dash Figure 3A-4.

When the words in a sentence are placed so that the reader follows easily from one fact or point to the next, then the reader is best able to comprehend the author’s intended meaning. Poorly structured or ordered sentences create confusion for readers, who are then unable to understand accurately the author’s meaning. Short, simple declarative sentences—that is, sentences that make statements, rather than pose questions, issue commands, or exclaim—are the easiest to write and the easiest to read.

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