Sic

High school (ages 12+)
Thinking & Learning

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the related concepts?Textual criticism, verbatim transcription, editorial integrity, academic citation
2. What does the word "sic" mean?Sic is a Latin word that means "thus" or "so." It is used in writing to show that a quoted sentence is copied exactly as it was written.
3. Why do writers put "[sic]" after a mistake in a quote?It tells readers that the mistake is from the original source, not the writer. This keeps the original author’s voice true and keeps the record accurate.

Textual Criticism: The scholarly analysis of texts to determine their original wording and identify any alterations or errors.
Verbatim: In exactly the same words as spoken or written; word for word.
Editorial Integrity: The principle of maintaining accuracy and honesty in the presentation and modification of texts.