EDITING TIP FOR AUGUST

THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSISTENCY

Whether you are preparing a report, a brochure or an article for a journal, consistency is very important. That's one of the things that editors can help with: making sure that everything is uniform in appearance. Below are some things that you need to be concerned with when considering this aspect of editing. If the task seems daunting to you, consider contacting Oxus Communications.

• Titles and headings
• Headers and footers, including page numbering
• Cross references
• Footnotes or endnotes
• Bibliography or references
• Tables and figures
• Spelling (American or British English?)