What's the Difference between Copyediting and Proofreading?
Academic writers sometimes confuse copyediting and proofreading, and the words are often used interchangeably. Although both processes have some common elements, such as the correction of misspelling and imprecise grammar, there are some important differences that you should know before you engage an editor.
Copyediting aims to ensure the clarity of a text and helps to ready it to be sent to the publisher. When you receive your copyedited manuscript, you’ll see tracked changes and queries from the editor. Proofreading differs in that it is carried out after your manuscript has been sent to the publisher. Proofreaders will look for typos, but if a proofreader sees an awkward sentence, they will leave it alone.
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