Understanding Manuscripts and Abbreviations

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What is a manuscript?

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A manuscript is an original handwritten or typed document prepared in draft form.

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What is a draft?

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A draft is a rough or preliminary version of a document to which corrections and alterations are expected to be made.

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Why are manuscripts prepared?

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Manuscripts are usually prepared to be sent to publishers or printers for the production of final versions.

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What do most manuscripts contain?

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Most manuscripts contain abbreviations and correction symbols.

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What are correction symbols?

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Correction symbols are standardised marks used to indicate changes that need to be made in a manuscript.

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What is the importance of reading a manuscript carefully?

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Reading a manuscript carefully helps to grasp its underlying meaning and understand customised abbreviations used by the author.

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What are typographical errors?

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Typographical errors, or typos, are mistakes in the document that need to be corrected.

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What are some sources of typos?

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Sources of typos include misspelled words, misplaced punctuation, failure to capitalise, and improper formatting.

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What does 'eg' stand for?

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'eg' stands for 'example'.

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What does 'etc' mean?

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'etc' means 'etcetera'.