Level 2 - Line Editing
The main purpose of medium or structural editing is to make sure that the copy is written with a single voice for a single audience for a single purpose, as well as being correct, consistent and accurate.
It’s also known as line editing.
Level 2 editing considers everything listed under Level 1 editing, plus checking the following:
Also, the editor will need to consider the writing style:
Then, the editor will need to check the consistency of:
It’s also known as line editing.
Level 2 editing considers everything listed under Level 1 editing, plus checking the following:
- Times
- Dates
- Names
- Figures
- Calculations
- URLs
- Abbreviations
- Acronyms
- Use of gender pronouns
Also, the editor will need to consider the writing style:
- It must be written for the reader.
- It must be written for the purpose.
- It must be clear, concise and logical.
- Word usage must be appropriate.
Then, the editor will need to check the consistency of:
- Headers
- Subheaders
- Titles
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