# 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
[Professional Editorial Standards 2024](https://editors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EditorsCanada_ProfessionalEditorialStandards_2024.pdf) Context: Canadian professional editing standards
 Source checked: 2026-10-07
 Independent editorial summary and source link; the original text is not republished.


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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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