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demog-writing-style
Use when drafting or polishing a Demography (PAA / Duke University Press) manuscript so it reads for population scientists across components, follows the journal's house style (loosely APA), and fits the limits (Research Articles <= 8,000 words main text; Notes <= 4,000; Commentaries <= 2,000; abstract <= 200 words; up to 5 keywords; 3-5 highlights). Tightens prose and format; it does not invent content.
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# Writing Style (demog-writing-style)
A Demography paper must be readable by a demographer outside its component, formatted to the journal's
**loosely APA** house style, and disciplined to the word and front-matter limits. This skill is about
reaching population scientists and respecting the format — not about generating claims.
## When to trigger
- Drafting the introduction, framing the contribution, or final polish
- Over the word cap and needing to cut without losing the argument
- Writing the **<= 200-word abstract**, **3-5 highlights**, or selecting **<= 5 keywords**
- Aligning citations/headings/format to the journal's house style before submission
## Reach population science