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Copyediting vs. Proofreading

Copyediting vs. Proofreading. Most information from Rude, Carolyn. Technical Editing, 4 th ed. Proofreading:. Verifies copyediting changes Addresses overlooked errors Compares “dead” copy to current copy Looks for accuracy in spelling, numbers, and consistency .

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Copyediting vs. Proofreading

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  1. Copyediting vs. Proofreading Most information from Rude, Carolyn. Technical Editing, 4th ed.

  2. Proofreading: • Verifies copyediting changes • Addresses overlooked errors • Compares “dead” copy to current copy • Looks for accuracy in spelling, numbers, and consistency

  3. Copyediting vs. Proofreading Copyediting Proofreading Verifies that copyediting specifications have been implemented Occurs toward the end of production Uses mostly marginal marks • Prepares text for publication • Makes style choices • Occurs early in production • Uses interlinear marks when possible

  4. Uncaught errors spoil the mood… Rowling, J.K. 2005. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. New York: Arthur E. Levine, p. 10.

  5. …cause confusion…

  6. …or ruin careers. • “Career break in 1999 to renovate my horse” • “1990 – 1997: Stewardess – Royal Air Force” • Hobbies: “enjoy cooking Chinese and Italians” • “Service for old man to check they are still alive or not.” • Cleaning skills: “bleaching, pot washing, window cleaning, mopping, e.t.c” • “Job involved…counselling clientele on accidental insurance policies available” • “2001 summer Voluntary work for taking care of the elderly and vegetable people” • “I’m intrested to here more about that. I’m working today in a furniture factory as a drawer” From 150 funniest résumé mistakes, bloopers, and blunders ever Book Errata

  7. Catching errors gives readers a sense of superiority.

  8. Proofing marks are somewhat different from copyediting marks • Mistakes in a line may be listed left to right with a slash between corrections • Marginal marks should be in the margin closest to the mistake • Corrected versions may be written out in margin See pp. 218-220 in textbook.

  9. Rude, Carolyn. Technical Editing, 4th ed., p. 223

  10. Helpful Proofreading Tips • Check original copy & editing marks when possible • Pay attention to text other than body copy • If you find one error, look for more • Review text purely on a visual basis at least once • Check hyphenation • Use techniques to force slow reading • Use multiple proofreaders • Don’t proofread when tired

  11. Friends don’t let friends speed-proofread.

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