What is copy editing?
The answer for the question will be with reference to
Journalism.
Copy-editing which otherwise is also called sub-editing or
sometimes (especially archaic) simply 'Editing' is the process of
making a particular news entry or a 'copy' fit to be published in a
newspaper (or other news media).
Copy-editing is done firstly to correct any mistakes related to
grammar, spellings, sentence structures and so forth so that it
becomes fit to be published. Secondly copy-editing is needed to
avoid any sort of misrepresentations such as misquotes, libel or
defamation so that the news paper organization can remain legally
safe. Not all the news that a reporter garners are enough or
sufficient. Therefore, editing can be made use of to give more
vital information, or give a fresher or interesting approach to the
news. Copy-editing is thus a major part of a newspaper organization
that helps better processing and functioning of ethical, credible
and responsible journalism.