First Impressions

When I first think of copy editing I can't help but to think of proofreading. Reading the content of the article or paper for grammar, spelling, flow, and understandability is how I would define copy editing. It is through copy editing or proofreading that a paper is able to transform from "terrible" to "outstanding" or "average" to "polished". The content of a paper or article can be filled with useful information but if it is not written properly or in a way that is easily understood than it becomes useless. I hope to learn how to become a better copy editor and strengthen my writing skills and ability. As a journalism major, I aspire to be a working journalist after graduating college. The ability to write well is a staple in the industry and having the knowledge and ability to copy edit will only help me in my career as a journalist.