Verify facts, check data in tables against the main text, and ensure illustrations match their captions. 2. Implementation of House Style
According to Judith Butcher's framework, a well-edited text is built through several specific layers of review: 1. Detailed Editing for Sense BUTCHER'S COPY-EDITING
Standardize bibliographical references and cross-references throughout the document to ensure they remain consistent. 3. Preparation for Production Verify facts, check data in tables against the
Refine vocabulary for precision and check for repetition or ambiguity that automated tools might miss. -ise vs. -ize)
Identify quotations or illustrations that require copyright permission.
Apply a uniform house style for punctuation, spelling (e.g., -ise vs. -ize), and abbreviations.