When is a ton not a tonne?
The units of measure known as ton and tonne can cause confusion for authors and editors alike. Both are units of mass; however, they do not describe the same unit of mass. Let’s take a look at each unit, and learn a bit of their history, as this will help to distinguish between the two.
Maths equations, as easy as pi
Many editors will come across maths equations in their work. Knowing what the parts of an equation are, and whether to italicise the letters within the equation, will simplify the editing process and enable you to use correct terminology when writing comments to the author.
