what does it mean when writers put [sic] in their articles?

Answer 1

It's usually used when quoting someone or for effect. It indicates that the author knows that what precedes the [sic] is non-standard, but has chosen to use it anyway.

Sic is a Latin word meaning "thus", "so", or "just as that". In writing, it is placed within square brackets and usually italicized — [sic] — to indicate an incorrect or unusual spelling.

Answer 2

Sic is Latin for "thus / just so"... and is used to indicate when a writer is directly quoting someone who either made spelling or grammar errors.

"I have learned to speak English good [sic] in California Hi-Skools [sic]"

"Spelling/ Syntax In-Correct" is a recently invented acronym used to teach students... since we no longer include Latin in high school curricula

Answer 3

I use it when I endorse checks. My signature is actually my first initial, middle name then last. It's an anti theft ploy. If I recieve a check, it's always to my first and surname. I must endorse Jane Doe and then I write sic--J. Marie Doe.

With my first account, I thought sic stood for spelled incorrectly or signed incorrectly.

Answer 4

It means there are errors in direct quotes in their articles.

Answer 5

It means syntax/or spelling isn't corrected. It is usually in direct quotes that aren't grammatically correct.

Answer 6

it's a latin thing used when relaying someone else's mistake in spelling or grammar (so the reader knows you didn't just get it wrong).