PROOFREADING
The identification and correction of formatting inconsistencies, misspellings, punctuation and typographical errors.
COPYEDITING
Incorporates the same perimeters as proofreading, but may include capitalization, format, grammar, tone, word breaks, and word usage.
FORMATTING /STYLE REVISIONS
Headings, indentations/paragraphs, footnotes/endnotes, page numbers, spacing, and quotes.
DEVELOPMENTAL / SUBSTANTIVE EDITING
Confusing and disjointed writing may be reworked. Sentences are analyzed for structure/syntax.
