Correction Notice
nounPronunciation: /kəˈrɛkʃən ˈnoʊtɪs/
A published statement that addresses errors discovered in a previously published article, allowing readers to be informed of inaccuracies without withdrawing the entire work. Corrections range from minor typographical fixes to significant factual clarifications.
Plain English
An announcement about a mistake found in a published article that has been fixed in the record.
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Usage
"A correction notice was published indicating that Figure 3 had been mislabeled in the original article."
Style guide notes: Use 'Correction Notice' as a section heading; singular when referring to one correction, plural 'correction notices' for multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do readers find corrections to published articles?
Corrections are linked to the original article in database records and clearly marked in print/online versions.
What's the difference between a correction and a retraction?
Corrections fix errors in content; retractions remove articles entirely due to serious misconduct or unfixable problems.
Why Test Candidates on This?
Important for understanding post-publication quality control and author accountability mechanisms.
Required skill level: Mid