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How to use numbers in an essay?

Asked by sk8ersocal about 1 year ago, 5 answers.

When writing and essay and you have to use numbers, should you write them out as numbers or words?
Like which one would I use (example):
1) The woman had 6 cats, and 2 dogs.
-or-
2) The woman had six cats, and two dogs.

Answered by kaylaann on Jun 02, 2008, 06:03PM
228 answers

single digts should be spelt out. (seven)
double digits are normal. (20)

Answered by pinkpearl on Jun 02, 2008, 06:03PM
2036 answers

Always write out numbers in full, in an essay.

Answered by jello on Jun 02, 2008, 06:14PM
825 answers

any number 10 and below is spelled out and 11 and up are just the digits.

Answered by rockangel3000 on Jun 02, 2008, 06:53PM
63 answers

write out the numbers

Answered by editor on Jun 03, 2008, 10:12AM
8965 answers

Yup the people are right about the number 10. Anything under it should be spelled out and anything over it can be done as digits (this is according to Associated Press style).

I didn't go to journalism school for nuthin!

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