Editing and ProofReading

editing is not as important as proofreading

Editors must also correct problems they find in?

As you edit, you dont have to correct all problems you encounter in grammar

Many people simultaneously act as both what at the same time?

What problems should you also look for when editing?

 When you use a grammar checker, accept its corrections or suggestions uncritically

 Writers apply editing techniques to the writing process in order to determine what?

Every mark of what should be correctly inserted

What should you be on lookout for in the wording of a document?

 When proofreading, use the proofreaders marks to indicate the corrections that need to be made

after you print out your edited material you no longer have to check it

You should always proofread your work even if done on a computer

If you encounter a set of figures as a proofreader, what is your responsibility?

it would be a mistake to read the final document as a what?

When you make correction what should you do next?

Writers should arrive at which draft

What has affected the way documents are prepared in todays society?

If you are typing material from hard copy, first edit it carefully

If the material involves many statistics or formulas, two people should be proofreading

What is the most common mistake found when proofreading?

 When you use a spell checker, do not assume that it will find all of your errors

Grammar checkers can sometimes provide totally misguided advice

when editing how should you look at the document?

While working on material by someone, you are responsible for all phases of the writing process

What should you do as a final step when proofreading?

If you are transcribing from recorded input, you have to consider the first version you print

Editors must know how  to adjust wording to achieve their objective