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soctheory-writing-style

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Use when drafting or polishing a Sociological Theory (ST) manuscript so it reads as an argument for a broad theoretical readership, follows the ASA Style Guide, and fits ST's length cap (max ~14,500 words inclusive of footnotes, references, tables, figures, and appendices — verify current). Tightens prose and format; it does not invent content.

When to use

• Drafting the introduction
• Framing the contribution
• Final polish
• Cutting text over the length cap
• Aligning citations to ASA Style Guide
• Aligning headings to ASA Style Guide
• Aligning format to ASA Style Guide
• Converting literature review prose to argument

When not to use

• Inventing content
• Generating claims

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