Tedium

Back in my ICPSR days "attention to detail" was one of the main criteria for being a good data processor. While I am quite good in this area when it comes to data, I totally suck at it when it comes to citations. Formatting bibliographies is the worst possible task for me. Even using citation management software like EndNote, I still struggle to get it right. I am currently proofing a manuscript of mine for publication. The good news is that I have an article coming out soon. The bad news is that I first have to clean up six pages of citations for that to happen! I'm only on page three and I want to gouge my eyes out!