Editing the mechanical style of literacy materials

Editing style refers here to editing the mechanical aspects of literacy materials. This requires close attention to the smallest details.

• Check carefully for accuracy and consistency in the following areas:
  • Capitalization
  • Grammar
  • Punctuation
  • Spelling
• Check to see that pages are all present and in the proper order.
• Check to see that page numbers are in the proper order and located correctly on the pages.
• Check overall format:
  • The size of the book or item is acceptable.
  • Any colors used are acceptable.
  • Margins are neat and appropriate.
  • Text is attractive and easy to read, with plenty of white space.

  • Illustrations are

    • clear
    • properly placed on the page and in relation to the text, and
    • an appropriate size for the space available.
  • Charts, drills, and exercises are properly placed and easy to follow.
  • Font or print is the appropriate size and type.

• Task module: Editing the mechanical style of literacy materials, by Trudy K. Stewart (compiler)
• In task module: Editing literacy materials, by Leah B. Walter and Trudy K. Stewart (editor, compiler)
• In task module: Producing printed materials, by Anne Klaassens (contributor), Robin Rempel (contributor), Trudy K. Stewart (general editor, contributor), Leah B. Walter (contributor), Glenys Waters (contributor), Diane Wroge (contributor), and Adelle R. Walter (illustrator)
• In task module: Developing instructional materials, by Trudy K. Stewart, Leah B. Walter (contributor), and Trudi C. Hunt (contributor)
• In task module: Developing an instructional program, by Kenneth A. Boothe (contributor), Patricia M. Davis (contributor), Trudy K. Stewart (general editor), Leah B. Walter (contributor), Glenys Waters (contributor), and Adelle R. Walter (illustrator)
• In task module: Implementing a literacy program, by Carole P. Spaeth (compiler)
• In modular book: Implement a literacy program, by Carole P. Spaeth (compiler) and Leah B. Walter (compiler)
• In bookshelf: Literacy

This page is an extract from the LinguaLinks Library, Version 4.0, published on CD-ROM by SIL International, 1999. [Ordering information.]

Page content last modified: 16 September 1999

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