You would be incensed if spellcheck weren’t used as part of quality control, so why is using AI any different? Some questions, viewpoints and policies to consider are rounded up here.
Tag: best practices
Ethical Issues in Editing: What the Professional Standards Say
It’s not all shifting commas and eye colour, in editing. Pros are alert to myriad ethical and legal issues. Here are some of the standards we work to.
Working with a Table of Contents in MS Word
Word is not a layout tool, though it often gets used that way, especially in a business environment. In those cases, rather than typing a
Backup Systems
How much, how often, and how to back up your files are covered in my Technically Speaking column in the June–July 2016 edition of the
How to Prepare for Succession
Lying in your hospital bed is no time to realize that you should have left notes about your work in progress. Get tips you can
Editing in a Digital Environment — ACES2015
Slide Set and Handout Download the two-page PDF handout of best practices for digital workflow.
Publishing Project Checklist & Timeline
Use this printable checklist, scheduler, and glossary to plan your publishing project and keep it on track. No matter whether you’re producing a brochure, book,