3. Editing
Removing entire sentences or rewrite entire
paragraphs
Correcting obvious errors to ensure that the
document makes sense
Cuts down wordiness and clarifies ambiguity
4. Proofreading
Process of examining the final draft of a
document or text after it has been edited.
Reviewing the spelling errors, punctuation
errors, typos or incorrect use of regional
English
5. Copyediting or
Copyreading
Refers to the serious and comprehensive revision of
an article based on the standards of publication.
Includes checking of facts, restructuring the lead,
rewriting sections to asking a writer to rework the
story.
6. A Must Feature of a Copyeditor
Must have the talented eye of a proofreader
Has additional expertise in matters of different style
in writing
Ensures consistency when it comes to names,
locations and dates.
Has expert knowledge of different style guides
Perform fact-checking or have specialized knowledge
in a particular field.
7. The Work Process
The copy editor should know the rules:
ABC of writing ACCURACY, BREVITY, CLARITY
UCE of writing UNITY, COHERENCE, EMPHASIS
AAA of writing ADEQUACY, AESTHETIC APPEAL,
APPROPRIATENESS
CCC of writing CONCISENESS, CONCRETENESS,
CONSISTENCY
FERSS of writing FUNCTIONALITY, EXACTITUDE,
READABILITY, SIMPLICITY, SPECIFITY
8. Tips for Accurate Reporting and
Editing
Verify each fact and quote against your notes
Be objective
Present all the significant viewpoints of a
story
Cite the source of all opinions in your story
9. Omitting Verbal Deadwoods
VERBAL DEADWOOD PREFERRED TERM
Affixed his signature Signed
At the present time Now
For the reason that Because
A majority of Most
Told his listeners Said
Tendered his resignation Resigned
A sufficient amount enough
10. Avoiding Redundancies
Some major redundancy found in articles
Advance warning or notice
Actual fact
Forever and ever
Major breakthrough
Witten down
11. Some major redundancy found in articles
9:00 AM in the morning
Past history
Plan ahead
Postpone until later
Unexpected surprise
Unintentional mistake
Still remains
