SIC - As Stated

SIC

As Stated

In written text, [sic] is most often used to clarify that a spelling mistake is carried over from the source, rather than a mistake on the part of the author. But it ain't only writing [sic]. This abbreviation can also be used in an audio transcription, innit [sic].

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When to Use [sic]

Sometimes with a clean verbatim transcript, there are occasions where you might want to draw attention to a particular colloquialism or deviation from conventional grammar, in which case [sic] may be used to both:

• Highlight the instance

• Clarify this is not an error, but deliberate notation

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Purpose

• Indicates that unusual grammar, spelling, or word choice is intentional and accurate

• Shows the transcriber has not made an error

• Draws attention to significant linguistic choices by the speaker

• Useful for dialectal or non-standard expressions that might appear incorrect

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Usage Guidelines

• Use sparingly and only when necessary for clarity

• Place immediately after the word or phrase in question

• Format as [sic] in square brackets

• Don't overuse – it can become distracting to readers