Description
Copy editors ascertain that a text is agreeable to read. They ensure that a text adheres to the conventions of grammar and spelling. Copy editors read and revise materials for books, journals, magazines and other media.
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Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
track changes in text editingconsult with editorsuggest revision of manuscriptsapply grammar and spelling rulesfollow work scheduleuse dictionariesfollow a briefread manuscriptsconsult information sourceswrite headlinesfollow ethical code of conduct of journalistsfollow newspaper house styleapply desktop publishing techniquesreview unpublished articlesadapt to artists' creative demandsrewrite articlesrewrite manuscriptsproofread text