Intro to Editing

Question 1

What is Substantive editing

Answer 1

in-depth editing related to form and content

Question 2

What is Mechanical editing

Answer 2

correcting grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Question 3

What is Proofreading

Answer 3

checking for any remaining errors prior to publication

Question 4

What is the role of an Editor?

Answer 4

work with an author to develop a manuscript

Question 5

What is the role of a copy editor

Answer 5

review the manuscript to correct errors

Question 6

What is the role of a proofreader?

Answer 6

check a typeset proof as the final step before publication

Question 7

What does editing primarily focus on?

Answer 7

the content and structure of a document

Question 8

What takes place before proofreading?

Answer 8

Substantive and Mechanical editing

Question 9

The shorter a document is relates to

Answer 9

Fewer drafts the shorter a document is

Question 10

Why do academic editors make fewer changes?

Answer 10

Due to concerns of plagiarism

Question 11

What is the crucial difference between mechanical editing and proofreading

Answer 11

how much the text can be altered