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Article

Date of this Version

9-2009

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Published in Copydesk.org, September-October 2009. Published by American Copy Editors Society.

Abstract

Copy editors should stick this reminder on their computer screens: Never assume, never be timid. Editing requires an aggressive approach to stories because the copy desk is the last line of defense against factual errors, bad grammar, libel and simply having the newspaper look stupid. Common rookie errors include making assumptions and being too timid, say copy desk chiefs and veteran editors.

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