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'''Consistency''' in the sense of 'applying the same rules always, as far as possible', or 'always behaving in a similar manner', 'not springing any surprises' should be an aim of all writers. It is sometimes expressly required (see AWE's fourth [[Principles of Referencing|Principle of Referencing]]). | '''Consistency''' in the sense of 'applying the same rules always, as far as possible', or 'always behaving in a similar manner', 'not springing any surprises' should be an aim of all writers. It is sometimes expressly required (see AWE's fourth [[Principles of Referencing|Principle of Referencing]]). | ||
| − | Do not forget, however, that the content of a piece of writing - especially the meaning of an academic assignment - is more important than a superficial conformity to a detailed style sheet - [["The perfect is the enemy of the good"|"the perfect is the enemy of the good"]]. | + | Do not forget, however, that the content of a piece of writing - especially the meaning of an academic assignment - is more important than a superficial conformity to a detailed style sheet - [["The perfect is the enemy of the good"|"the perfect is the enemy of the good"]]. See also [[Emerson's consistency]]. |
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Latest revision as of 18:43, 16 December 2008
Consistency in the sense of 'applying the same rules always, as far as possible', or 'always behaving in a similar manner', 'not springing any surprises' should be an aim of all writers. It is sometimes expressly required (see AWE's fourth Principle of Referencing).
Do not forget, however, that the content of a piece of writing - especially the meaning of an academic assignment - is more important than a superficial conformity to a detailed style sheet - "the perfect is the enemy of the good". See also Emerson's consistency.
