What does proofreading check for?
AnswerTypos and small errors
Proofreading catches spelling, punctuation and typographical mistakes.
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Editorial facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about editorials, editing and journalism craft, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What is a headline?
AnswerThe title of an article
A headline summarizes and draws readers into a story.
Going deeper
What does AP stand for in AP style?
AnswerAssociated Press
The Associated Press Stylebook guides many newsrooms.
In journalism, what is the lede?
AnswerThe opening of a story
The lede is the first sentence or paragraph that hooks the reader.
What is another name for the Oxford comma?
AnswerSerial comma
The serial comma comes before and or or in a list of three or more.
Expert level
In which year were the first Pulitzer Prizes awarded?
Answer1917
The first Pulitzer Prizes were given in 1917.
In editing, what does TK mean?
AnswerTo come
TK marks material still to be added; the odd spelling makes it easy to find.
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