AtD 1075

[Ya Sam]

According to this definition, it is both:


"Editing or copyediting checks for errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation 
and usage in text that has not been formatted yet. It also ensures proper 
and consistent use of voice, style, sentence and paragraph construction. It 
does not include changes in content, nor does it always ensure that the 
written document is logical, factually complete or accurate; but it does 
ensure clean, decisive writing that is free of errors. Copy editors may 
suggest changes to clarify the writer's intended message or to improve the 
fluency of the written text; and they may query the author about content or 
wording that does not seem to be accurate or logical; but they do not change 
the content of the copy. Editing should always precede proofreading. Copy 
can be provided by fax, mail or electronically.


Proofreading brings one final look at documents that have already been 
edited and formatted, whether by one or several individuals, and it checks 
for any remaining errors and inconsistencies in use of grammar, language and 
format. Copy can be submitted and returned according to the client's needs."

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>From: "David Morris" <fqmorris at gmail.com>
>To: "Ya Sam" <takoitov at hotmail.com>
>CC: veg at dvandva.org, pynchon-l at waste.org
>Subject: Re: AtD 1075
>Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 09:15:15 -0600
>
>The book IS poorly proofread.  Punctuation errors abound, and in a
>Pynchon novel that can be a very frustrating complication.
>
>On 12/18/06, Ya Sam <takoitov at hotmail.com> wrote:
>>Yes it is. The book is unfortunately poorly edited.
>>
>>
>> >From: the Robot Vegetable <veg at dvandva.org>
>> >
>> >
>> >    I believe this is an error.  On 1074, line 3 of the new section
>> >
>> >       ... Reef, Stray, and Ljubica returned to the U.S. ...
>> >
>> >    Shouldn't the be Reef, Yashmeen, and Ljubica?   On the next page
>> >they run into
>> >
>> >       ... Frank, Stray, and Jesse ...
>> >
>> >       ?
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
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