The Science of Words
This paper was written for the class "Basic Editing Skills." It is directed to those who are interested in editing and is a response to the following prompt: "Speaking from your own experience as a beginning editor, do you consider editing an art or a science? Explain what you mean by art and science. Illustrate your ideas with personal examples and experiences that apply specifically to the discipline of editing." Edits suggest ways to improve the clarity and organization of the document in addition to correcting typographical or mechanical errors.
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