In decades past, I would use a “blue pencil” to edit stories written by writers, marking the stories, which would then be typeset by typists before being converted to “hot lead,” which would then be ...

Two editors recently shared some useful tips to help journalists detect and prevent mistakes. A selection of their advice is below, and be sure to read both articles. The first bit of accuracy advice ...

Too often copy editors and reporters are viewed as adversaries rather than collaborators. The best copy editors work with reporters to improve their stories and ensure accuracy. Respect the writer's ...

Every now and then, people ask me whether I actually enjoy my job. They point out that I spend hours at The Michigan Daily every week making others look better and ask me if, deep down, I’d rather ...