Preface
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Editors are central to any publishing project; they endeavour to reconcile the needs of the author, the reader and the publishing client.
Editors look at the publication as a whole as well as at the detail. They ensure that the focus, structure, language, style and format of a publication suit its purpose and readership, and prepare the final copy to a standard of quality suitable for the publication.
Australian Standards for Editing Practice covers the knowledge and skills expected of experienced editors, although editors’ workplace responsibilities and the requirements of particular projects will determine the relevance of each standard. Editors also recognise when they need to acquire and apply specialised knowledge from other sources or professions.
These standards have been developed for editors to use:
- as a basis for judging the comprehensiveness of their own knowledge and skills
- when promoting themselves and the editing profession generally.
They will also help publishing clients understand the range of services editors provide, and guide educational institutions in developing editing courses.
These standards were devised by the Standards Working Group of the Council of Australian Societies of Editors (CASE), approved by the members of all Australian societies of editors, and ratified by CASE. They are to be reviewed at least every three years; please address comments to the closest member society.
The working group used the Editors’ Association of Canada’s Professional Editing Standards as a starting point and the Canberra Society of Editors’ Commissioning Checklist as a reference. Members of the Australian societies of editors contributed valuable observations and criticisms on the draft standards.
Copyright Information
First published 2001 by Council of Australian Societies of Editors (CASE)
CASE Standards Working Group, 1998–2001
Kathie Stove, convenor (South Australia)
Catherine Gray, secretary (New South Wales)
Catherine Bruce (Tasmania)
Amanda Curtin (Western Australia)
Janet Mackenzie (Victoria)
Rhana Pike (New South Wales)
Loma Snooks (Canberra)
Janette Whelan/Mary-Jane Bosch (Queensland)
© 2001
All rights reserved. This publication may be reproduced without charge or written permission provided it is copied in total and without any change, and that appropriate acknowledgment is made of the source (Australian Standards for Editing Practice).
Copies of the standards are available from CASE member societies [or from Ithika: download the Australian Standards for Editing Practice].
Design and layout by Digital Graffiti — Tasmania
Printed by ARTEGRAFICA — South Australia
This recycled paper was donated by Spicers Paper, South Australia, in the interests of Australian print publishing.
ISBN 0-646-41254-X