Editorial Style and Proofreading

Like all our projects, Rutgers Magazine follows Rutgers Editorial Style Guide.

The Magazine goes through a substantive proofreading process, as outlined below.

Manuscript

• Proofread word for word (spelling, grammar, etc.)
• Make editorial comments, as needed
• Fact check manuscript (use any back up materials provided, reputable internet sources)
• Mark any queries, as needed
• Highlight website url’s and phone numbers and check them
• Fact checking does not pertain to any articles in Alumni Notes or Class Notes

Comp

• Proofread word for word
• Check that any queries have been addressed. Follow up with David Major (Magazine editor) if necessary
• Check that all changes from manuscript have been made
• Flag any new text that has been added and fact check

Initial Proofs

• Proofread word for word
• Mark bad breaks (widows, etc.)
• Check running heads, footers, folios
• Check that all changes from comp have been made
• Flag any new text (including photo captions and photography credits) that has been added and fact check

Later Proofs

• Check changes
• Reread any paragraph where a change has occurred to ensure change did not introduce a bad break or other error

Complete Sets

• Review cover text and table of contents against stories for accuracy
• Ensure any cross references are accurate

Printer’s Page Proofs

• Check that every page is present and in the correct order
• If there were any last minute changes to the complete sets, make sure changed pages are there
• Check table of contents against stories
• Scan pages (text, images, color) for any problems