§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

copy editor

Copy editors ascertain that a text is agreeable to read.

Description

Copy editors ascertain that a text is agreeable to read. They ensure that a text adheres to the conventions of grammar and spelling. Copy editors read and revise materials for books, journals, magazines and other media.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

grammar typography writing techniques digital journalism copyright legislation spelling

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

literature desktop publishing office software editorial standards

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

apply grammar and spelling rules follow a brief use dictionaries consult with editor track changes in text editing follow work schedule suggest revision of manuscripts

OPTIONALOptional competences

consult information sources review unpublished articles read manuscripts rewrite manuscripts follow ethical code of conduct of journalists adapt to artists' creative demands proofread text write headlines follow newspaper house style rewrite articles apply desktop publishing techniques

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

copy editor

Copy editors ascertain that a text is agreeable to read.

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Description

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

grammar typography writing techniques digital journalism copyright legislation spelling

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

literature desktop publishing office software editorial standards

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

apply grammar and spelling rules follow a brief use dictionaries consult with editor track changes in text editing follow work schedule suggest revision of manuscripts

OPTIONALOptional competences

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)