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English

Grammar
and Syntax
sentence structure
tense, word order
subject-verb Spelling and
agreement orthography
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hyphenation
capitalisation
Punctuations diacritical marks
comma Components of
full stop Linguistic theory
semi colon of editing and
quotation mark proof reading

Language variations
and diversity
dialects
Style and register registers
discourse
conventions

Figure 10.1: Components of the Linguistic Theory of editing and proofreading

The knowledge gained from this theory helps editors and proofreaders to do the
following.

1. Identify grammatical errors and inconsistencies in the texts to ensure the text’s
conformity with standard linguistic conventions.
2. Apply punctuation rules to clarify meaning, improve readability and maintain
coherence in the texts.
3. Detect spelling errors and typos to ensure the text’s consistency and accuracy;
4. Assess the appropriateness of language use in various contexts while
maintaining a consistent tone, style, and level of formality.
5. Acknowledge linguistic diversity while adhering to standard norms and
conventions.

Question

1. How important do you think it is for editors and proofreaders to acknowledge
linguistic diversity?
2. What insights have you gained from studying the text in 10.1 (a)?
3. Why is it important for an editor to study the theories and principles of editing
and proofreading?
4. What other theories or principles of editing and proofreading are you aware of?

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