The major part of APGA Press production editors' jobs is copy editing manuscripts before they are set in type. Two APGA Press Staff members use specific examples to illustrate the grammatical and stylistic errors that cause problems for them and, if not corrected, for readers. (Author)

This manual for the preparation of original motion picture film for printing discusses the importance of careful handling of the original camera film, briefly reviews the professional production system for making 16mm films, and presents the advantages and disadvantages of sending the original camera film together with the work print to a…

Editing for clarity is essential in document design, but research suggests that even when used by skilled editors, the standard editing procedures are often limited in their effectiveness. Three experiments were conducted to explore the process of skilled editing in order to understand why it often fails and to determine what can be done to make…

A how-to manual for people interested in the mechanics of newspaper production, this book was produced by the editors of a small town newspaper. Chapters about content, printing, typography, pasteup, design and layout, advertising, circulation and distribution, financial matters, and deadlines contain practical discussions of details such as what…

This discussion of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards that deal with periodicals shows how these adopted and recommended standards can be useful to editors of newly established journals, especially those in emerging nations. It describes the standards in detail, and suggests that those who wish to publish a journal…

This paper presents a preliminary analysis of survey research data concerning the characteristics of magazine editors and magazine operations. The specific areas addressed are: the professional and personal characteristics of magazine editors; the extent to which editors become involved in and control the full scope of magazine editorial…

This guide describes the publishing process, for the author with a manuscript waiting to be published. Separate chapters discuss how to approach a publisher, how a publisher evaluates a proposal or manuscript, how to understand and negotiate a book contract, how to prepare a final manuscript, how a manuscript is processed by a publisher, how a…

Describes the job of a technical editor. (MKM)

This article contains six guidelines for educators who want to break into print via educational journals. (DS)

Describes the career of America's first woman journalist, who was the editor and manager of the "South Carolina Gazette" from 1739 to 1746. (KS)

Reports results from a survey of nine editors of nursing journals. Results indicate that two-thirds of the editors had previous editorial experience and had been on a review panel or editorial advisory board. There is also evidence that editors hold almost total control over what is and is not published. (CH)

Describes off-campus publications and their problems. Presents a few suggestions for would-be publishers of off-campus leaflets or newspapers. (JK)

This comparison of the most recent edition of the American Library Association's "Guide to Reference Books" with earlier editions discusses (1) purpose; (2) organization; (3) bibliographic description; (4) annotation style; (5) attempts to select major titles; (6) balance in subject disciplines; and (7) media sources and databases. (MES)

Comments on society's view of children as innocent and how this causes censorship of children's books in an attempt to protect them. Concludes that society has unrealistic expectations of books. (SRT)

Expands on three main copyright tips as they apply to editors and publishers: (1) know copyright basics (copyright notice, copyright registration, fair use); (2) know whom to contact if you have copyright questions or if you need to obtain copyright permission; and (3) communicate questions, intentions, and policies clearly and fully. (EJS)