I don't know the answer either. Usually I spell out a number if it's single-digit and use the number if it's not, but I really have no idea what's right! I've never had a teacher comment on it, either.
AP Style (to which the Palo Alto Weekly subscribes) is to spell out numbers from one to ten (sixth century) then use numerals for later numbers (20th century). However, I am not sure if there is a more preferred style for academic history papers.
Yeah, I always wonder too, since there are lots of little History quirks I'm learning. But I agree that the AP Style rule is probably the best bet. Maybe by the time he gets his doctorate I'll have this stuff down! Thanks for the feedback!
Passive voice -> "being seen" Active voice -> "Siegfried represents not only ... but also integrates into each society ... (in some way or list of ways)"
Change that and keep the century as sixth unless you are going to mention other centuries. Sixth is a word in the dictionary. 6th is not. You may use the numeric abbreviation anytime, but it is best to use it when there is a contextual reason to do so, like comparing centuries or days of a month. It isn't crucial, just preferred.
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ha! Usually a good sign. ;)
Thanks for the tip - yeah, I think I'm more of an intuitive editor...seems to be working ok for the most part though!
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Thanks for the feedback!
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Active voice -> "Siegfried represents not only ... but also integrates into each society ... (in some way or list of ways)"
Change that and keep the century as sixth unless you are going to mention other centuries. Sixth is a word in the dictionary. 6th is not. You may use the numeric abbreviation anytime, but it is best to use it when there is a contextual reason to do so, like comparing centuries or days of a month. It isn't crucial, just preferred.
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And, ooooo, I bet your hair looks pretty. :)
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