Chapter 1: “Editing: The Big Picture”
Roland Nord (outlineTE01_rdn.doc)
Scenario one: Print document, in-house editor
The product team
Project definition and planning
Writing and editing
Publication
Collaboration of writer and editor
Scenario two: Online tutorial, contract company
The product team
Project definition and planning: Content structure
Planning for design and production
Editorial review
Client review
Comment: Editing at BMC Software and SAIC
Editorial functions and responsibilities
Text editing
Comprehensive editing
Basic copyediting
Preparing documents for publication
Document development and production: Summary of the process
The technical part of technical editing
Technical subject matter and method
Technical genres
In-house or contract setting
Qualifications for technical editing
Using your knowledge
Acknowledgement
Further reading
Arakelian, Caroline. 1998. Developmental edits—a quick reference. Society for Technical
Communication: Proceedings, 45th Annual Conference. 441-444.
Bay Area Editor’s Forum. Editorial Services Guide. www.editorsforum.org/what_do.html.
Corbin, Michelle, Pat Moell, and Mike Boyd. 2002. Technical editing as quality assurance:
Adding value to content. Technical Communication 49.3: 286-300.
Tarutz, Judith A. 1992. Technical Editing: The Practical Guide for Editors and Writers. AddisonWesley. A technical editor offers tips and tricks as well as practical guidelines.
Weber, Jean Hollis. Working with a Technical Editor. www.techwrl.com/techwhirl/magazine/writing/technicaleditor.html.
Discussion and application