Did you know, Concordis Language Services offers Revision, Editing and Proofreading services? To some, these three processes are one and the same. However, there are stark and distinct differences among the three processes that go into the refining of a text or document prior to its publishing.
In this article, we are going to explain their differences and illustrate how we work to provide our clients with a finished product that is grammatically correct, properly punctuated, as well as accurately, and effectively, communicates its information in a clear and concise manner.
At Concordis Language Services, we implement a three stage process to ensure that our client's message does not get lost by needless wordiness or by simple yet crucial mistakes that can be noticed by a professional editor.
The first step that any good editor, worth their weight in gold, will take is to look at the big picture, and ask "does the text of the document respond directly to the task at hand and to its audience?" "Does it answer all of the questions?" "Are there any holes in the document that need to be patched?" "Should an idea or point that was raised be further developed?" These are just some of the questions that an editor should ask themselves as they begin the work of refining the text of the document. This first stage in the process is known as Revision.
Once the editor has finished revising the document, he or she, will begin the second stage, which is Editing; Many people commonly mistake the revision and editing stages of the refining process and usually lump them together. In fact, they are completely separate. The Editing process ensures that the wording of the document is coherent, easily understood by its audience, and that the 'style' of the text isn't uneven or rumpled like a fine suit that is out of place. At Concordis Language Services, we carefully edit all documents sent to us for refinement, ensuring to correct any awkward phrases that may have sneaked its way onto the document during the initial draft, or during the revision process. In short, editing is like making sure that each point and idea is properly connected to the next, and works to create one big picture, without being too wordy or losing its intended audience in the process.
The last and final stage in the entire process of refining a well written document -- whether its a speech, a user guide or even a technical manual, is Proofreading. This process is comprised of checking the entire document one last time, making sure to tie up any loose ends, looking for any errors in grammar, structure, verb tense, spelling and punctuation. During this process, our company's editors and proofreaders examine the entire document with a careful eyes before the final product is sent for final approval prior to sending it to the client
Our team of experts take out the hassle of document refinement and delivers a final product that our clients can be proud of.
If you or your company is in need of any of our services, including document editing or refinement, be sure to check us out by clicking here to receive your free quote.
