Any or all of the following: a.) correcting spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, and word usage while preserving the meaning and voice of the original text b.) checking for or imposing a consistent style and format c.) preparing a style sheet to document style and format d.) reading for overall
clarity and sense
on behalf of the prospective audience e.) querying the appropriate party about apparent errors or inconsistencies f.) noting permissions needed to publish
copyrighted material g.) preparing a manuscript for the next stage of the publication process h.) cross-checking references, art, figures, tables, equations, and other features for consistency with their mentions in the text.