ENGL210E Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Editing, Acronym
3 Nov 2016
School
Department
Course
Professor
Document Summary
Editing process can help with the following, Improve the organization, tone, and consistency of your content: correct spelling and grammatical errors. I(cid:373)porta(cid:374)t to coordi(cid:374)ate dates with the editor"s schedule. Style guides contain word usage information that explains the correct way to use particular terms. Examine those documents for terminology and specific presentation methods at the beginning of the project. A review can identify any weaknesses in presentation or organization that you should avoid in the new content. Early edits can give you an idea of what to avoid as you continue to write. Copy editing vs. technical editing vs. production editing: Copy editing: editing text for spelling, adherence to grammar rules and to style guidelines, general clarity. Technical editing: examining the content for organization, presentation and consistency. Production editing: ensuring that a book is ready for printing or that online help is ready for release. Editing the content what you and your editor can expect:
