Style Guide for Business Writing

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Editing and proofreading

Editing is a process of review of written material to check for clarity, grammar, accuracy, and problems in expression considering the audience. Effective editing requires correction of problems so that the written message is clear and concise and conveys ideas well.

Proofreading is a process undertaken to ensure that a copy reproduces correctly the original material from which it was transcribed. A proofreader ensures that all words (and numbers) are correct and that all spelling is correct. Also to be checked are any corrections indicated from the original draft.

1.Editing

A careful, considerate, and insightful editor is at least as valuable to the finished product as a competent writer. The editor’s function is an ...