| Áccent on Words offers a variety of services to meet your editing needs. If you don't see exactly what you need listed here, contact us anyway. We still may be able to help you. |
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| Áccent on Words Services: |
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| Proofreading (light editing): |
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| Proofreading is the best option when you're sure your writing is in good shape, but you need an expert pair of eyes to catch typos and other mistakes you might have missed. A proofreader checks for errors in capitalization, punctuation, spelling, subject-verb agreement and word usage as well as for typos and inconsistencies in format* and style.* *Format relates to font type and size and the style of outline numbering, page numbering, headings and subheadings. Style is a specific guideline followed in making choices not affecting grammar. For example, The Associated Press Stylebook calls for spelling out numbers one through nine and using numerals beginning with 10. |
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| Copy Editing (medium editing): |
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| Copy editing is the best option when your ideas and organization are strong, but you are less sure of yourself when it comes to the mechanics of the English language. A copy editor checks for the same errors as the proofreader and checks your document for redundancies, transitions between paragraphs, awkward phrasing and grammatical errors. The copy editor makes note of any obvious factual errors. In fiction, copy editing also involves checking for obvious storyline inconsistencies ― for example, if you mix up the names of two characters. |
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| Content Editing (heavy editing): |
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| Content editing is the best option when your ideas are good, but you struggle with organization, wordiness or clarity as well as English grammar and other language mechanics. A content editor helps a writer with general organization, clarity, coherence and conciseness as well as all of the services of proofreading and copy editing. Content editing takes two to three editing passes. A content editor often makes suggestions regarding content and how to improve the author's writing but does not make significant changes without input from the author. Content editing can be helpful to those whose strengths are in other disciplines as well as to those with learning disabilities and to those relatively new to the English language. |
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| Fact Checking (via phone, the Internet, etc.): |
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| Áccent on Words makes the assumption that writers have done their homework and that the facts presented in their writing are correct. A fact checker reads through your document and verifies the authenticity of specific facts by checking information on the Internet, by speaking directly to sources (by phone) or by checking a written source, such as an atlas, encyclopedia, dictionary or style manual. If you do need someone to check facts in your document, this service needs to be ordered in addition to the editing service you have requested. Fact checking can also be ordered separately. |
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| Document Formatting (in Word Perfect or Microsoft Word): |
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| Áccent on Words can take a document you've typed and format it so that it has consistent fonts, headings, subheadings, page numbering or outline numbering. If you have specific guidelines to follow for your project, such as for a dissertation, master's thesis, book manuscript or self-published book, we can use your guidelines and format your document accordingly. We can also scan and insert photographs into your document and format captions for them. Currently, we are equipped to format documents in Word Perfect 9 (or earlier versions of Word Perfect) or Microsoft Word 10 (or earlier versions of Microsoft Word.) |
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| Transcription (from mini-tape, standard-size cassette or legible manuscript): |
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| We can transcribe your legible handwritten or typewritten manuscript into Word Perfect or Microsoft Word. We now accept digital audio files in a variety of formats as well as transcription saved to CD. We also transcribe from taped conversations, interviews or dictation on mini-cassette or standard-size cassette, including various legal documents and pleadings. Money-saving tips: The better the sound quality of your tape, the faster the transcriber can type, which saves you money. The best sound quality is obtained when recording at regular speed. Sound quality is diminished at half speed; therefore, it is more cost effective to use extra cassettes at regular speed. For the best sound quality: If possible, stay indoors. Place the recorder equidistant between parties, try to have all parties face the recorder and eliminate sounds that distract from voices, such as open doors or windows, air conditioners, children or pets. Remind all parties to speak loudly and clearly and to refrain from crosstalk. It is best to put the recorder closer to someone with a non-American accent. Remind telephone parties to speak clearly and directly into the handset. In interviews and direct dictation, spell names, place names and any unusual words at first mention. |
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IT'S FINALLY HERE! Digital Transcription Record your files on a digital recorder and e-mail them. Receive your transcribed document by e-mail without hiring a messenger service or paying extra for pick up and delivery of audio tapes. |
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| REMEMBER: Even the best and most experienced writers need and use editors! |
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