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What is a table?

Editing a table: Pass 1

  • Related data held in a structured format
  • A chart, diagram, or graph holding systematically displayed data, for the purpose of condensing information
  • Tables should be:
  • Centered on the page.
  • Numbered in the order they appear in the text.
  • Referenced in the order they appear in the text.
  • Labeled with the table number and descriptive title above the table.
  • Labeled with column and/or row labels that describe the data, including units of measurement.
  • Set apart from the text itself; text does not flow around the table.
  • Does it make sense to have a table to reflect this data?
  • Can the table stand alone?
  • Is the information included in the table relevant to the text?
  • Does the information given in the table agree with the data and position given in the text?

Parts of a table

Editing a table: Pass 2

  • Copy edit the actual table for spelling and grammar errors
  • Make sure you have mechanical consistency
  • Verify your citations

Editing a table: Pass 3

  • Make sure everything is consistent in formatting
  • Titles ought to be accurate and brief
  • Capitalization needs to be uniform throughout the different tables

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