Copyediting: A Practical GuideThis book confronts all the major problems that copy editors face, including such diverse aspects as word transposition, what to do with artwork and how to handle permissions. It isn't enough to know that you must use correct grammar, or substitute sparkling words for dull ones - you have to know how to deal physically with the manuscript. book can be used as a learning tool, a supplement to a style manual or as a reference for experienced copyeditors. In addition, authors can use it to edit their material, university students can use it to polish their theses and all others with the urge to write can use it to improve their work. |