Editing stages and editorial judgment

Editing standards distinguish structural, stylistic, copyediting and proofreading responsibilities and guide intervention according to purpose and readers.

Standard · Writing and publishing

Core concepts

• Structural editing: review the organization and sequence of content
• Stylistic and copyediting: review consistency of meaning and expression
• Proofreading: check remaining errors in the final form

Application

Use the standards to agree on the editorial commission, author and editor responsibilities, and deliverables at each review stage.

Limitations and jurisdiction

These are Canadian association standards, not a substitute for Korean language conventions or publishing contracts. Stage names can differ between organizations.

Editorial perspectives

• Author intent: preserve distinctive expression and ask for clarification.
• Reader understanding: actively adjust structure and expression.

Sources

Editors Canada · 2024

Context: Canadian professional editing standards

Source checked: 2026-10-07

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Translation status

Editorial English translation of the Korean edition. No professional translation or occupational expert review has been completed. Translation does not change the source jurisdiction.

Translation prepared: 2026-10-09 · Source fingerprint: kb-d6c0327bc7b04187

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