When Should You Use [sic]?

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If you need to quote someone’s writing word-for-word and they make a mistake, use [sic] so the reader knows it was not your mistake. However, overusing [sic] can make you look like a snob, so be kind and paraphrase their words.

When Should You Use [sic]?

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