EDITORIAL TASKS Clause Samples

EDITORIAL TASKS. The Editor agrees to do the following on the manuscript: substantive editing, line editing, and copy editing of the full manuscript; a written critique and analysis; allow the client one round of follow-up questions about the manuscript and critique, conducted via email or phone.

EDITORIAL TASKS. The Editor agrees to do the following on the manuscript: (Terms are defined in Schedule A, attached, unless otherwise specified.)

EDITORIAL TASKS. The Editor agrees to do the following on the manuscript: editing for grammar, usage, spelling, punctuation, and other mechanics of style; checking for consistency of mechanics and for internal consistency of facts; editing tables, figures, and lists. Does not include the following unless specified:  editing index  writing or editing captions or credit lines  obtaining or listing permissions needed  providing front matter (prelims), cover copy, or CIP data  seeking approvals from clients’ representatives

EDITORIAL TASKS. The Client has requested and the Editor agrees to do the following: Include only the level agreed upon. Delete the rest. Level One editing: Light editing/proofreading. This includes grammar, punctuation, spelling, and consistency. Level Two editing: Moderate editing. This includes grammar, punctuation, spelling, consistency, fact checking, some formatting, and sentence and paragraph construction. (Does not include e-book formatting.) Level Three editing: Substantial editing. This includes grammar, punctuation, spelling, consistency, fact checking, some formatting, sentence and paragraph construction, flow, style, and clarity. (Does not include e-book formatting.) Level Four editing: Full revision. This includes grammar, punctuation, spelling, consistency, fact checking, some formatting, sentence and paragraph construction, flow, style, and clarity, structure and rewriting. (Does not include e-book formatting.)

EDITORIAL TASKS. Editor agrees to do the following work on the project:

EDITORIAL TASKS. The Editor hereby agrees to do the following work on the Document: a) Proofreading (as defined in Schedule A). b) Copyediting, including editing for syntax, punctuation, basic grammar, and suspect word choice. c) ensure that all citations and the bibliography conform to the necessary style guide (to be provided by the Client). d) avoid altering the substance of the argument or the language of the content in any way that changes the meaning or organization of the information. This includes: rearranging paragraphs or sentences, rewriting sentences, or adding material. e) when in doubt, the Editor will not make a change to the Document; instead, he will highlight the problem to bring it to the Client’s attention (in order to preserve the integrity of the work) and to provide an explanation of: i.) why it is potentially a problem, and ii.) potential solutions. f) all changes will be made to an electronic version of the Document (.doc file, with tracked changes); supplemental notes will appear in marginal comments. g) a final debriefing listing the reasons for the changes and further suggestions will also accompany the revised Document when it is returned to the Client.