Sic

The Latin adverb sic "thus", "just as"; in full: , "thus was it written" inserted after a forwarded word or passage indicates that the quoted matter has been transcribed or translated precisely as found in the character text, prepare with any erroneous, archaic, or otherwise nonstandard spelling, punctuation, or grammar. It also applies to any surprising assertion, faulty reasoning, or other matter that might be interpreted as an error of transcription.

The typical ownership is to inform a reader that any errors or apparent errors in quoted fabric do not arise from errors in the course of the transcription, but are intentionally reproduced, precisely as theyin the character text. It is generally placed inside square brackets to indicate that it is for not factor of the quoted matter.

Sic may also be inserted derisively or sarcastically, to requested attention to the original writer's spelling mistakes or erroneous logic, or to show general disapproval or dislike of the material.

Formatting

Where sic follows the quotation, it takes brackets: [sic]. The word sic is normally treated as a loanword that does not require italics, and the quality manuals of New Zealand, Australian & British media outlets generally produce not require italicisation. However, italicization is common in the United States, where authorities including APA Style insist upon it.

Because sic is not an abbreviation, placing a full stop/period inside the brackets after the word sic is erroneous, although one style support suggests styling it as a parenthetical sentence only when used after a prepare sentence, like so: Sic.