IMC Information Solutions (IMCIS) offers a full range of editing solutions to help prepare
your project for final publication, whether traditional print or online.
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Substantive Editing
Substantive, or developmental, editing makes sure text is logically presented and legible.
Substantive editing may introduce structural reorganization so text is more meaningful to
the reader and presents the author's ideas clearly.
- Clarifies and/or reorganizes text for internal structure.
- Streamlines content to ensure clarity of ideas.
- Modifies language to ensure consistent presentation or eliminate jargon.
- Verifies all sections of the document are included (e.g., title page, dedication, table of contents,
chapter headings, bibliography, index, etc.)
- Suggests changes to the author.
Copy Editing
Copy editing takes care of the 5 Cs: making text clear, correct, concise, comprehensible, and
consistent. Essentially, copy editing prepares a document for formatting and printing.
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Checks text for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and consistency of style.
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Verifies the appearance and numbering of tables and figures.
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Reviews footnotes, references, and bibliographies for accuracy and sequence.
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Queries author(s) regarding inconsistencies or clarifications required.
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May include Canadianizing, providing or changing system of citations, and
preparing captions.
Proofreading
Proofreading is typically the final check of page proofs prior to publication.
- Reviews text for errors in type, layout, design, and style.
- Ensures consistency of format.
- Verifies the appearance of tables, bibliographies, indices, etc.
Fact Checking
Fact checking ensures the statements made in the text are correct and
atrributed to verifiable sources.
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Checks accuracy of facts, quotes, citations, or references appearing in text.
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Ensures captions for figures, images, etc. are correct.
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May include researching original sources.
Indexing
Indexing assembles key words and phrases from the document into an easy reference for the
reader.
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Identifies and alphabetizes key words and phrases.
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Cross-references key words and phrases with correct, final page numbers of the
document.
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Prepares subheadings for key words and phrases where applicable.
Additional Services
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Preparing bids and bid templates for private and government procurement process
(e.g., requests for proposals, requests for information, expressions of interests,
etc.).
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Developing in-house style guides.
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Creating manuals, guidelines, and other documentation of procedures.
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Editing computer coding, markup languages, and database entries.
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Editing information decks in PowerPoint and other electronic media.
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Researching information required for publications.