Institute of Professional Editors Guidelines 

 

IPEd has guidelines for editing and a code of ethics that, as professional editors, we adhere to. 
 
Editing guidelines that include, 
 
  • Ensuring the work is complete 
  • Using grammar, spelling, and punctuation correctly 
  • Maintaining consistency in language, style, and other text mechanics 
  • Presenting illustrations and tables consistently 
  • Formatting and laying out the work according to a specified style 
  • Ensuring references and citations conform to a specified style 
  • Considering matters of content, substance, and structure 
  • Interpreting research literature and data 
  • Using illustrations and tables appropriately 
  • Using language clearly, with appropriate voice and tone, grammar, spelling, and punctuation 
  • Using technical and specialised terminology appropriately.

 

Code of Ethics guidelines that include, 

  • Performing work in accordance with applicable legislation 
  • Communicating respectfully with clients, colleagues, and other members of IPEd 
  • Respecting client confidentiality
  • Openly declaring potential conflicts of interest. 

 

Academic Editing

Academic editors can save time and stress for writers of academic material, both research students and academics, at all stages of an academic project. Editors can help ensure a smooth transition from research to publication by working with authors to improve language and expression.

 

Academic editors work on a range of documents, including, but not limited to:

  • Theses
  • Academic articles
  • Books and book chapters
  • Conference papers and academic conference-related material
  • Journals
  • Reports
  • Working papers
  • Academic job and promotion applications
  • Policy recommendations
  • Proposals
  • Grant applications
  • Survey, interview and data collection materials.

 

 

An academic editor’s work includes:

  • Identifying and correcting errors and problems, including in spelling, grammar, terminology and punctuation
  • Suggesting changes to improve the flow, concision and/or presentation
  • Ensuring clarity of expression, correct idiom and appropriate tone
  • Helping with formatting and layout to meet department, journal or grant application instructions
  • Translating technical language to more general language when needed
  • Advising on argument and structure 
  • Creating style sheets and templates
  • Editing, formatting and converting references to required styles.
 
These guidelines outline what services professional editors can ethically provide when editing student theses.

 

Content taken from https://www.iped.com.au