DEFINITION OF PROOFREADING

Proofreading is the process of carefully examining a written document or text for errors,
inconsistencies, and typos in order to correct and improve its overall quality and accuracy. It
involves reviewing the document for grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, formatting, and
style errors.

EDITING
Editing refers to the process of revising, modifying, or reorganizing written, audio, visual, or
multimedia content to improve its clarity, coherence, effectiveness, and overall quality. It
involves reviewing and making changes to various elements of the content, such as structure,
grammar, spelling, punctuation, style, tone, flow, and accuracy.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PROF READING AND EDITING

Proofreading Editing
1. Performed on the final draft of the document Performed on the first draft of the document and
continues till the draft is finalized
2. Addresses surface-level issues Addresses the core features of writing
3. Universally accepted, consistent definition Definition varies according to the scope of
editing. Editage, for example, offers three
different editing services.
4. Eliminates misspellings, grammatical and Enhances the language by making changes for
punctuation errors, inconsistencies, formatting clarity, readability, and smooth narration.
errors, etc.
5. Does not include word count reduction Includes word reduction, if required

6. Makes already good writing error-free Overall quality of writing is improved

7. Does not require much collaboration with the Collaborative as it requires the editor to work
author with the author
8. Shorter turnaround time Slightly longer turnaround time (as the amount
of work required is more)