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.