As a writer of articles and blogs that have found their way onto
websites, Marian Nelson-Addy is appreciative of the quality control
process that ensures quality work is presented to readers. In the
literary world, this process takes the form of proofreading, editing,
and copyediting. You may have come across one, or all of these, at some
point in your writing career, but do you understand what each involves?
In
a professional setting, all three aspects have to be covered
adequately. Before any work is published, it has to be edited and
proofed. An editor will essentially ensure that the content has flow has
and is accurate, while a copyeditor/proofreader will be looking to
refine every aspect of the content.
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To help clear the air, here’s what each aspect entails.
Editing
It
involves reviewing and changing the text so as to improve the overall
quality and flow of the content. In some cases, it can mean removing
entire paragraphs or sentences and rewrite them. It calls for the
removal of obvious mistakes while maintaining the intent of the piece.
Proofreading
This
is the process of checking on the final draft once it has been edited.
It is meant to deal with any possible grammatical errors – spelling
mistakes, typos, punctuation errors, and incorrect language setups,
among others.
Copyediting
This is an
extensive proofreading technique that brings in the aspect of writing
style consistency. It is mainly a way of benchmarking all the work on
past works before publication.
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