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 Spacing before and after dashes and symbols
Language edit
(Ensure clear and effective presentation of text)
 Spelling

 Grammar and syntax
 Punctuation
 Usage

 Language parallelism
 Conciseness
 Transitions
 Mathematical expressions

 Terminology, abbreviations, acronyms, symbols
Substantive edit
(Ensure coherence of individual parts)

 Overall publication
o Organisation and subordination
o Parallel ideas

o Proportional treatment of ideas
o Missing material
o Apparent discrepancies in meaning

o Irrelevant or inappropriate material
o Usability
o Retrievability
 Visuals – tables and figures

Interactions with team
Technical editor works with:
 Planner

 Lead writer
 Writer
 Graphic artist
 Designer

 Manager
Working with planner
 Assist in determining requirements

o number and type of documents
o target audience for each document
 Assist in developing schedules

 Identify missing or misleading information in source documents
 Identify usability problems in product