Question for English experts regarding format

[Wannabee]

For section and paragraph we use, § and ¶, respectively.

If we are using them in plural do we double them like we do with pages (pp) or verses (vv)? Would it be §§ and ¶¶? If not, then how do we refer to plural paragraphs and sections?

Thanks,

 

[Hawaiian Puritan]

For section and paragraph we use, § and ¶, respectively.

If we are using them in plural do we double them like we do with pages (pp) or verses (vv)? Would it be §§ and ¶¶? If not, then how do we refer to plural paragraphs and sections?

Thanks,

Yes, this is how lawyers do it, at least.

 

[Wannabee]

For section and paragraph we use, § and ¶, respectively.

If we are using them in plural do we double them like we do with pages (pp) or verses (vv)? Would it be §§ and ¶¶? If not, then how do we refer to plural paragraphs and sections?

Thanks,

Yes, this is how lawyers do it, at least.

Hmmm, I'm trying to figure out how to graciously respond to this.


Thanks!

 

[he beholds]

I was thinking ¶s, but totally as a guess. I googled pluralized pilcrows and couldn't find anything...

-----Added 5/27/2009 at 02:35:09 EST-----

Ok. So this is from some manual where I think they are giving rules to their own company, not like an MLA. But they say that if you are citing two paragraphs, you write:
"(see ¶ 5.1 and ¶ 5.2)"
But if it is more than two, you write:
"(see ¶¶ 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3)"

If you follow the link, see page 8 of the PDF. Or to be more precise
§ 4-22.

It does address sections, too, but not pluralized. I'd follow the same ¶ rule, probably.

-----Added 5/27/2009 at 02:35:55 EST-----

thanks for exercising my brain!

 

[LawrenceU]

Just to ease your fears, Joe, lawyers are not the only ones who do this. So do pastors, scholars, and other researchers who use proper citation.

 

[Wannabee]

Just to ease your fears, Joe, lawyers are not the only ones who do this. So do pastors, scholars, and other researchers who use proper citation.

Well, that's a relief...
But which? Jessi mixed the pot a little here.

 

[he beholds]

Just to ease your fears, Joe, lawyers are not the only ones who do this. So do pastors, scholars, and other researchers who use proper citation.

Well, that's a relief...
But which? Jessi mixed the pot a little here.

My bad! But the way I found does look best to me!

 

[Beth Ellen Nagle]

I was thinking ¶s, but totally as a guess. I googled pluralized pilcrows and couldn't find anything...

-----Added 5/27/2009 at 02:35:09 EST-----

Ok. So this is from some manual where I think they are giving rules to their own company, not like an MLA. But they say that if you are citing two paragraphs, you write:
"(see ¶ 5.1 and ¶ 5.2)"
But if it is more than two, you write:
"(see ¶¶ 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3)"

If you follow the link, see page 8 of the PDF. Or to be more precise
§ 4-22.

It does address sections, too, but not pluralized. I'd follow the same ¶ rule, probably.

-----Added 5/27/2009 at 02:35:55 EST-----

thanks for exercising my brain!

 

[OPC'n]

Hmmm, stop being lazy and write out the words? J/k Joe!