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(b) To expand your knowledge, listen to recorded material or read online or printed
textual material, and write short notes on each of the following principles of
editing and proofreading.
FOR ONLINE READING ONLY
1. Clarity 6. Consistency
2. Grammar 7. Coherence
3. Logical flow 8. Completeness
4. Accuracy 9. Credibility
5. Correctness

Exercise 1

1. What will happen if the document lacks logical flow?
2. Why is it important for a document to be clear?
3. Why should you verify the grammatical correctness before submitting a
document to someone?

Did you
know

Editing and proofreading are guided by some principles. These principles are
the fundamental guidelines and considerations that editors adhere to when
dealing with print media, academic, business and translated documents. These
principles help to ensure the document’s accuracy, clarity, and effectiveness
in conveying the meaning and intent of the text.

Activity 2 Describing the main steps of editing and proofreading

Read the following scenario and answer the questions that follow.

Mariam is a Master’s student at a renowned university in Fusland. One of the
requirements for a degree award is the submission of a disertation. Having collected
the data, Mariam wrote and submitted a report to her supervisor for comments and
improvement. However, after turning a few pages, the supervisor became visibly
disappointed. Mariam had neither edited nor proofread her work. The supervisor
reprimanded her for not editing and proofreading her work before submission.

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