Mechanical Editing Flashcards
1
Q
What is mechanical editing also known as?
A
Copy editing
2
Q
What are the main goals of mechanical editing?
A
ensuring that documents are correct and consistent throughout, especially in terms of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
3
Q
What 4 types of presentation do mechanical editors check for?
A
headings, abbreviations, terminology, and formatting
4
Q
Typical mechanical editing tasks include what?
A
Correcting spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Checking word choice and variation
Making sure that a text follows a specified style guide or sheet
Ensuring consistency in capitalization, formatting, numbering, use of abbreviations, etc.