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  6. All data in abstract should match numbers in the text/tables. #CSE2012 1:39 PM May 19th via Twitter for Android
  7. Abstract key to editors making decisions. #CSE2012 1:09 PM May 19th via Twitter for Android
  8. In tables, when everything stands out, nothing stands out. #CSE2012 11:37 AM May 19th via Twitter for Android
  9. Table comparisons should run horizontally, as we read. #tables #CSE2012 11:09 AM May 19th via Twitter for Android
  10. Tables better than text and figures for exact values, quick read of the story. #tables #CSE2012 11:03 AM May 19th via Twitter for Android
  11. "significant" should be limited to truly mean statistical significance #statistics #CSE2012 9:46 AM May 19th via Twitter for Android
  12. Alpha can be set at any level; .05 is just convention. #statistics #CSE2012 9:18 AM May 19th via Twitter for Android
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  15. At sentence beginning, capitalize the first letter after a lowercase Greek letter: β-Blocker use in these patients is not recommended. §17.2 7:13 AM May 17th via web
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  17. In an article, if equipment is provided free by the manufacturer, this fact should be stated (eg, in acknowledgment): bit.ly/JBe2Ai 7:15 AM May 15th via web
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