| Description |
xiv, 560 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
1. What copyeditors do -- 2. Basic procedures -- 3. Reference books and resources -- 4. Punctuation -- 5. Spelling and hyphenation -- 6. Capitalization -- 7. Numbers and numerals -- 8. Quotations -- 9. Abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols -- 10. Tables, graphs, and art -- 11. References -- 12. Front and back matter -- 13. Typecoding -- 14. Grammar : principles and pitfalls -- 15. Beyond grammar |
| Summary |
"The Copyeditor's Handbook is a lively, practical manual for newcomers to publishing and for experienced editors who want to fine-tune their skills or broaden their understanding of the craft. Addressed to copyeditors in book publishing and corporate communications, this thoughtful handbook explains what copyeditors do, what they look for when they edit a manuscript, and how they develop the editorial judgment needed to make sound decisions."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: 1999 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Copy editing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| LC no. |
2005048579 |
| ISBN |
0520246888 (paperback) |
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