copyreading
Editing before publication
Copyreading is the process of reviewing written material for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style before publication.
The term is used primarily in journalism and publishing, where a copyreader (or copy editor) checks articles for accuracy and consistency: She spent the afternoon copyreading the Sunday supplement.
Editorial "never mind"
- deleRemoval instruction on proofs
- caretSymbol marking insertions
- stylebookWriting conventions reference
- redlineEditorial revision marking
query · boilerplate · slug · blueline
Confirming accuracy of claims
- revisionsAlterations to improve
- correctionsAdjustments to fix errors
- markupAdded percentage for profit
- subeditingRevising text for publication
polishing · rewriting · annotations · amendments · copyediting · querying · cross-checking · verification
Media gathering hub
- deadlineTime limit for completion
- headlineNews article title
- bylineArticle author identification
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
column · layout · typesetting · galley · slug · dateline · cutline · masthead
Reliable adherence to standards
- Chicago-styleMidwestern culinary approach
- formattingStructuring visual presentation
- punctuationWritten clarity symbols
- spellingCorrect letter sequence
capitalization · hyphenation · typography · usage · grammar · syntax · standardization
Ease of understanding text
- coherenceLogical internal consistency
- concisenessQuality of being brief
- flowUnbroken forward movement
- simplicityLack of complexity
precision · wordiness · redundancy · jargon · transitions · tone · voice · accessibility
Publication text corrector
- subeditorJunior publication reviser
- fact-checkerOne who confirms accuracy
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Editorial "never mind"
- deleRemoval instruction on proofs
- caretSymbol marking insertions
- stylebookWriting conventions reference
redline · query · boilerplate · slug · blueline
fact-checking
Confirming accuracy of claims
- revisionsAlterations to improve
- correctionsAdjustments to fix errors
- markupAdded percentage for profit
subediting · polishing · rewriting · annotations · amendments · copyediting · querying · cross-checking · verification · redlining
newsroom
Media gathering hub
lead · column · layout · typesetting · galley · slug · dateline · cutline · masthead · press
consistency
Reliable adherence to standards
- Chicago-styleMidwestern culinary approach
- formattingStructuring visual presentation
- punctuationWritten clarity symbols
spelling · capitalization · hyphenation · typography · usage · grammar · syntax · standardization
readability
Ease of understanding text
- coherenceLogical internal consistency
- concisenessQuality of being brief
- flowUnbroken forward movement
simplicity · precision · wordiness · redundancy · jargon · transitions · tone · voice · accessibility · comprehensibility
copyeditor
Publication text corrector
- subeditorJunior publication reviser
- fact-checkerOne who confirms accuracy
copyreadingwriting
Recorded language on surface
authoring · composing · creative writing · original composition · drafting
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