Proofreading

Proofreading of type, layout, design, etc. is the responsibility of the author and not Tri-State Litho.

 
Corrections: Standard proofreader marks (Click here to view/download PDF file) should be used in making corrections. Corrections should be made in red ink and pages with corrections on them should be flagged.

Changes: Changes made by the author should be indicated by writing AA (Author's Alterations) next to the change. These changes will be made at the author's expense.

Errors: Errors made by Tri-State Litho will be corrected at no charge. Errors found on camera-ready copy will need to be corrected by the author. errors found after approval of the blueline proof will be considered the author's responsibility and not Tri-State Litho's.

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Manuscripts Requiring Page Design/Typesetting:

A minimum of three proofreadings are usually needed for a manuscript requiring page design and/or typesetting.

For the FIRST proofreading, Tri-State Litho will provide a bound, laser copy. The author should proofread in detail to include content, spelling, punctuation, page numbering, ISBN and Library of Congress Number, sequence of pages and chapters, placement of photos and artwork, running headers, title page, etc. This is the time to make any NECESSARY minor changes.

For the SECOND proofreading, Tri-State Litho will provide a bound, laser copy. This is usually the last chance the author will have to proofread for errors.

For the THIRD proofreading, Tri-State Litho will provide either a digital final proof or a blueline proof (proof of the negatives used to make the printing plates). This proofreading is ONLY for page alignment, page sequence, and type clarity. This is NOT the time for text editing. Even the smallest correction will mean a loss of time and additional expense to the author since the negatives will have to be reshot.

When blueline proof is approved, printing can begin.

Camera-Ready Manuscripts:

Blueline proofs of the negatives made from camera-ready copy are to be proofread ONLY for page alignment, page sequence, and type clarity. Even the smallest correction will mean a loss of time and additional expense to the author since the copy will have to be sent back to the author to make corrections and the negatives will have to be reshot.

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