One fundamentally important aspect of professional editing is the process of fact checking. According to Wikipedia, fact checking can be defined as checking “factual assertions in non-fictional text, usually intended for publication in a periodical, to determine their veracity and correctness.”
This isn’t exhilarating stuff. In fact, generally, fact checking is probably the most tedious and mundane aspect of a professional editor’s job. However, although this particular aspect of editing may appear to be quite dull, its importance is unparalleled. Oftentimes, there is nothing worse than misspelling a company’s name, misusing a particular reference or even misrepresenting a product’s intended use. (more…)
