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Is there a way to avoid back-to-back parentheses when a block quotation ends with a parenthetical and the quotation is followed by a parenthetical reference?

The best way to avoid multiple punctuation is to rewrite if possible. Let’s say you are citing the passage from an e-book without stable pagination. Read More

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In what order should I list names in the “Other contributors” slot?

List them in the order given in the source. If the names are not presented hierarchically, the order is up to you. You may wish to… Read More

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How do I punctuate a sentence in parentheses that follows another sentence?

If a sentence in parentheses follows a sentence, place a period before the closing parenthesis: I went to an exhibit at Vito Schnabel’s gallery. (Vito… Read More

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