Tag: Copy Editing

11 Apr

How We Give Feedback Matters

by Xochitl Bott

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There are four stances to take when giving feedback to an author. Are editors choosing the right one? Have you ever received harsh feedback on...

09 Apr

Editing Publishing

Why Copyeditors Are Still Needed

by Rebecca Youngs

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Research suggests that audiences prefer copyedited articles. In an age when almost everyone has access to the internet, online publishing is easier than ever. With...

08 Apr

Editing Writing

Should Editors Use Grammarly?

by Simon Laraway

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Computer programs that offer automated feedback on writing are quickly becoming commonplace for students—but writers and editors cannot rely on these programs for accurate suggestions....

07 Apr

Editing

Do Writers Feel Pressured to Accept Your Edits?

by Emma Campbell

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Creating a healthy author-editor relationship is essential for ensuring that published material maintains accuracy and value and that authors feel respected. The relationship between an...

28 Nov

Editing

How Important Is Copyediting in Online News?

by Kenzie Holbrook

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As news has shifted from paper to online over the past several years, copyediting has fallen through the cracks. Why has this happened? As the...

06 Apr

Editing Publishing

Effective Quality Assurance in User-Generated Content

by Staff

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Is there a place for editors in user-generated content (UGC) online? If so, how can they effectively ensure quality? Social media platforms have started to...

05 Mar

Editing Writing

Online Editing: The Effects of Technology on Future Editors

by Staff

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“Higher education institutions need to give their students experience drafting, editing, and commenting on each other’s work online.” —Zimmerman and Yohon (2002) I am currently...

17 Sep

Editing Writing