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defintions of Editorial Services

Proofreading
Copy is checked for:

Grammar
Spelling
Punctuation
Typographical errors
References
Acronyms

Line-break hyphenation
Page breaks
Figures and tables
Footnotes and endnotes
Heading formats
Other formatting details

Copyediting
Also called line editing. It applies to text that needs more serious modification. In addition to proofreading, text is checked for clarity and conciseness, style and tone, discriminatory language and redundancy, and any missing information.

Substantial or Developmental Editing
Substantial editing can include consultation before the writing begins. The developmental editor may help plan the organization, features, and other aspects of the work and will prepare reviews or analyses that include the following:

>	Suggesting formats to communicate the message
>	Rewriting and restructuring the text to fit the format
>	Moving text to improve flow
>	Ensuring consistent structure by adding or deleting headings
>	Identifying content so that the author can provide it
>	Deleting content that is outdated or that does not achieve the desired marketing focus or tone
>	Developing an effective system for footnotes and references

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