What is the key difference between proofreading and copy editing?
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A
Proofreading is performed before the manuscript is written; copy editing happens after
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B
Proofreading is the final check for surface errors after layout; copy editing is a deeper earlier pass on the raw manuscript
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C
Proofreading changes story content; copy editing only fixes grammar
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D
They are two names for the same task