Writing & Editing-Technical Editing

Copyedit

• Read for sense, clarity, and flow
• Proofread for spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and typographical errors
• Verify consistency in headings, numbering, and basic formatting
• Read sentences as grammatical units
• Read sentences as integrated components of a paragraph
• Read paragraphs as integrated components within a section
• Read report as the development of a thesis

Substantive Edit

• Read for accuracy and factual or logical errors
• Check integrity of information within the text with the referenced table, figure, or appendix
• Check integrity of internal citation with referenced sources
• Check usability and correctness of study-specific information on maps
• Verify scientific names
• Ensure consistency with heading levels, acronyms, and table of contents
• Verify simple math in text and tables
• Check conformity of Literature Cited entries with designated style guide
• Read for other content issues that need to be resolved with the author