Reviewing proofs, correcting errors, and raising questions based on the original manuscript to ensure the quality of publications

School similarities and differences

school right and wrong

The relationship between school similarities and differences and school rights and wrongs

The proofreading mode with paper manuscripts differs according to the electronic file issuance method. It is further divided into paper manuscripts with electronic files and electronic files in advance.

Proofs (collectively): Proofs output for proofing after typesetting the original manuscript according to the format design requirements, which can reflect the content, format, and number of pages of the book to be published. There are three main ways to form proofs: paper originals with electronic files for typesetting, electronic files for typesetting in advance, and electronic files for typesetting directly. According to the different typesetting and proofreading stages during output, proofs can be divided into rough proofs, first proofs, second proofs, third proofs, printing proofs, printing proofs, etc.

Gross proofs: These are proofs that the typesetting unit prints out for informal proofreading before formally submitting the proofs to the publishing unit. The rough proofs are arranged by the typesetting unit itself. They mainly check the basic situation of typesetting to prevent basic formatting errors, mismatch between charts and text, missing or duplicating a large amount of content, etc., and correct locally complex formulas, charts, etc. that are prone to errors in the typesetting process. The layout should be carefully proofread.

First proof: Also known as "first proof", it is the first proof formally submitted by the typesetting unit to the publishing unit. This process is called "proofing". The first proof can reflect the layout and general length of future books and periodicals. The error rate of the first proof should be lower than the agreed standard.

Second proof: After the typesetting unit corrects the typesetting electronic file based on the proofreading marks on the first proof, it prints it out again and submits it to the publishing unit. The modification of the typesetting unit is generally called "revision" or "revision". When proofreading the second proof, you must check the red first and then proofread. Since it is possible to perform two and three consecutive proofs on the second proof to complete the "three proofs and one reading", the third proof may not be output in the future, but the second proof is necessary in the publishing process. If necessary, you can later modify and print third proofs, fourth proofs, etc.

Printing proof: It is a proof that the publishing unit has completed the "three proofs and one reading" work and is ready for printing and handed over to the typesetting unit for the last revision. There should be relatively few modifications on the printing proof. A proof that has been modified a lot cannot be used as a printing proof. Instead, the proof originally intended as a printing proof needs to be sent to the typesetting unit for revision and the proof will be output again, and the verification and proofreading should be added accordingly. frequency. Generally, it is the second proof that has completed the work of "three schools and one reading". It may also be the corresponding third proof, fourth proof, fifth proof, etc.

Printing proof: The typesetting unit makes corrections based on the proofreading marks on the printing proof before outputting the proof. Generally, there should be no further changes to the proof. After the proof copy is checked against the printed copy, it will be used as the basis for checking the blue sample or printing film.

Proofreading method: It is one of the basic methods of proofreading, mainly used to check similarities and differences. It is a proofreading method that checks the proof against the original so that the text, symbols, diagrams, tables, formulas, etc. on the proof are completely consistent with the original and the layout meets the design requirements. There are specific methods of schooling such as folding and spotting.

This method of proofreading: It is one of the basic methods of proofreading and is mainly used to check right and wrong. Through mutual verification and comparison of the context of this manuscript, problems can be discovered, questions raised, and errors corrected. The characteristic is that based on the inherent relationship of the manuscript, the table of contents and the main text, contextual content, text and pictures, text and tables, text and annotations are collated, and names of people, place names, terminology, etc. are collated back and forth. This method is separated from the original manuscript and is one of the main methods of reading and checking.

Other proofreading methods: It is one of the basic methods of proofreading and is mainly used to check right and wrong. When you have questions about the content of the proof, use other authoritative documents related to the content (including reference books and various standards and specifications) to determine whether it is correct or incorrect. The laws of other schools are often intertwined with the laws of this school. When "our school" discovers a problem but it is difficult to accurately judge it, "other schools" will use "other schools" to find reliable basis from relevant reference books or documents, and then raise questions and submit them to the editor for resolution. Commonly used reference books include "Modern Chinese Dictionary", "Chinese Dictionary", "Chinese Encyclopedia", "Language Standards", etc. Publishers should be familiar with authoritative reference books and relevant national standards related to publication content.

Correction method: It is one of the basic methods of proofreading and is mainly used to correct right and wrong. Make right and wrong judgments through reasoning and analysis. The School Law is also often used in conjunction with the School Law. When a problem is found in our school and there are no other documents for reference, the proofreader must judge right and wrong through reasoning and analysis, and raise questions for the editor to solve.