1. MODULE 13: EDITING

2. 12 3 Editing The collaboration of writer and editor improves CONTENT. WHEN EDITOR AND WRITER WORK TOGETHER FROM THE BEGINNING, CONTENT IMPROVES. WRITERS MUST EDIT THEIR OWN WORK. EDITORS SHOULD TRY TO HELP THE WRITER, NOT JUST IMPROVE THE STORY.

3. 12 3 Editing Editing for ACCURACY establishes credibility for readers. NAMES AND OTHER FACTS MUST BE CHECKED. SPELLING, GRAMMAR, PUNCTUATION, SENTENCE STRUCTURE – ALL MUST BE CORRECT. A MANUAL SPELLS OUT THE RULES EVERYONE ON STAFF SHOULD FOLLOW.

4. 1 3 2 Editing Editing for STYLE establishes consistency. GUIDELINES IMPROVE WRITING THROUGHOUT THE YEARBOOK. EDITING GOES BEYOND PROOFREADING. RESOURCES PROVIDE HELP WITH EDITING.