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Fearless

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3. Along the same lines as HopeHoops...

Reply to ddickey (Original post)

Sun Mar 11, 2012, 11:03 AM

Mar 2012

In text citation detracts a bit from the flow, although I do understand it's a common style of late. I generally prefer footnotes as a rule. To me, footnotes give the reader the option of following up on points you make if they desire. In text citation thrusts upon the casual reader and the essay skimmer more information than is necessary, blocking ease of flow. If it were me, I'd look at the audience you want to speak to and adjust accordingly, if necessary.

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Can I get some feedback on an article? [View all] ddickey Mar 2012 OP

The article is good, but I do have some comments. HopeHoops Mar 2012 #1

Sorry ddickey Mar 2012 #4

I finished the German text and am back on the book. I've broken it down into a few basic comments. HopeHoops Mar 2012 #5

I'm not good at parsing this type of writing. yellerpup Mar 2012 #2

Along the same lines as HopeHoops... Fearless Mar 2012 #3