After 5 year’s study, its possible to hypothesize that technology has overtaken the human mind. The age group most effected in 17-24 year olds.
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PS. There are six errors in total.
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What I would do:
ReplyDeleteAfter five years' study, it's possible to hypothesize that technology has overtaken the human mind. The age group most affected is 17- to 24-year-olds.
But I'd also question the client on who conducted the study, so the sentence could be reworded to something like: After five years' study, XYZ Institute can now hypothesize that technology has overtaken the human mind. The age group most affected is 17- to 24-year-olds.
Susan Sheppard
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Hi Susan,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your feedback and the point you make about providing sources. As you'll see from my next post, we seem to be on a similar wavelength. The main difference between your solution and mine is the spelling of 'hypothesise/hypothesize'. In Australia, we replace the z with an s, although, because many people have not altered the spell check function on their computer to Australian/British English, the use of z is not identified as an error.
Hi Catherine,
ReplyDeleteThe "hypothesize" had given me pause and was part of the reason I put the "what I would do"! ;-) Unless I've been told to do otherwise, I'd stick with American English. When I have to proofread in British English I do look out for the s/z difference in spelling -- among other things -- but I get quite stressed because I worry if there are differences that I don't realize. Or realise. :-) Can you recommend a good grammar and/or style manual to British English for the American English-speaking copyeditor?!!
Hi Susan,
ReplyDeleteThe 'bible' I work from is Style Manual for Authors, Editors and Printers (sixth edition, published by the Commonwealth of Australia in 2002. It is the publication from which all government departments in Australia operate. It cost me around $45 (Australian currency). As far as whether all of it still applies to Britain, I couldn't say for certain, but would imagine it would be very close.
I hope this is of some assistance to you. Keep in touch - it's nice to hear from someone else in the same business!
Regards,
Catherine
Hi Catherine,
ReplyDeleteThank you! I appreciate that!!
You're right: it is nice to talk with someone in the same business. I will stay in touch.
Take care,
Susan