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Editors' Use of Comprehensive Style Guides: The Case of Singular They.

Authors :
Mackiewicz, Jo
Kraut, Shaya
Durazzi, Allison
Source :
Technical Communication Quarterly. Oct-Dec2024, Vol. 33 Issue 4, p445-462. 18p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

We asked 15 editors about their perceptions of five sentences using singular they in different contexts and about the style guides that inform their work. Editors appreciated the inclusivity of indefinite and definite singular they and recognized APA for its leading-edge stance. Our findings indicate the need for editors to develop a heuristic for determining when to deviate from style guide advice and to develop their own system for mitigating ambiguity in relation to they. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10572252
Volume :
33
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Technical Communication Quarterly
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
179710275
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/10572252.2023.2236671