Errata Notice
nounPronunciation: /ɪˈrɑːtə ˈnoʊtɪs/
An official publication issued by a journal documenting errors discovered in a previously published article that require correction but do not warrant full retraction. Errata notices are indexed in bibliographic databases and linked to the original article to maintain scholarly record integrity.
Plain English
An official announcement correcting mistakes found in a published journal article without withdrawing it.
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Usage
"The journal published an errata notice correcting the statistical analysis in Table 2 of the February article."
Style guide notes: Use 'errata' for plural; 'erratum' for singular; include original article citation in all errata notices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should a journal publish an errata notice?
Errata notices appear when published articles contain factual errors that significantly affect interpretation but don't invalidate findings.
How do readers find errata notices?
Errata notices are indexed with original articles in databases, linked on journal websites, and cited in bibliographic records.
Why Test Candidates on This?
Critical for understanding how journals maintain accuracy and integrity while preserving the scholarly record of published research.
Required skill level: Mid