Editorial Services Continued…

1. Copyediting Services – Consists of reading a document one line at a time to correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. Also involves correcting text and format inconsistencies. Students and professionals commonly use this service.
2. Proofreading Services – Consists of reading a draft or final proof of a document against a copy to correct typographical errors and inconsistencies. This service is commonly used by business professionals seeking to ensure accurate copy before a brochure, newsletter or media kit goes to print.
3. Comprehensive (Substantive) Editing – Consists of reading a document to determine necessary structural changes. This service is ideal for a student's thesis or dissertation.
4. Bibliographic Services – Consists of formatting and checking a bibliography for style and accuracy. Students and scholars commonly use this service.
5. Web Content Editing Services – Consists of editing text for typographical and spelling errors before it is converted to code for the Internet. Also involves checking the format of the page. Companies as well as individuals use this service.
6. Rewriting Services – Consists of rephrasing words and sentences to improve the flow and comprehension level of a document. All customers can benefit from this service.

Additional assistance might include: word processing and transcription services, as well as formatting and research services.

Types of Documents

There are editorial services for almost any type of document.

• Business Editing: brochures, annual reports, media kits, newsletters, advertising copy, presentations, sales letters, and proposals


• Academic Editing: dissertations, theses, term papers, lectures, and essays


• Article Editing: journal, magazine and newspaper articles


• Book Editing: chapters, and rough and final drafts
  
• Resume Editing: resumes, curriculum vitas, and cover letters


• Web Content Editing: web pages related to e-commerce, health, news, recreation, reference, science, society, and sports

Customers of Editorial Services

Almost anyone can benefit from some type of editorial service. Mistakes can cost people and organizations time and money. It is important to present an idea in a clear and concise manner. Editorial service companies provide the necessary expertise for the following individuals and entities to accurately convey a message (This is not an exhaustive list.):

• Businesses


• Students


• Authors


• Job applicants


• Publishers


• Webmasters


• Academics

By Heather Brunson