What does [SIC] mean in regards to writing?

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What does [SIC] mean in regards to writing?

I need to report information on the reason why editors started using [SIC] in writings and what it means.

2006-09-27 12:49:01 · 3 answers · asked by Jessica G 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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It means that in the original quote or citation there is a spelling error, so noted, but not corrected

SIC means "Intentionally so written"

2006-09-27 12:51:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

What it means: an error in the writing is left intentionally (usually because the material is a direct quotation)

2006-09-27 19:51:47 · answer #2 · answered by bunstihl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

This website should help you:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sic

It defines what SIC means and what it has been mistakenly been thought to mean, and how it's used...

2006-09-28 04:19:20 · answer #3 · answered by bundjean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋