Archive:VOCJ54 Proof

Intro

The proof for the journal is almost ready! Please look for any problems and list them in the category below (with name of article, page number, and the problem) so they can be fixed. They will be crossed off as they are fixed.

What to look for

Style Edits

• Long dashes should be used to separate phrases. Flag any short dashes.
• Double quotes are used to indicate conversation or colloquial speech; single quotes indicate definitions. Flag any inappropriate quotation marks.
• Distances are indicated by the number, a space, then the unit (i.e., 400 m, rather than 400m). Flag any un-spaced distances.
• Periods are followed by a single space. Flag any double spaces.
• People should be identified by their full names at least once during an article. Flag any anonymous people.

Grammar Edits

• Look for run-on sentences and other grammar problems. Flag any you see.
• 'Prusik' is the proper spelling. Flag any wrong ones.

Photos

• Each photo should have rounded corners. Flag square corners.
• Each photo should have two captions indicating what is happening and who is involved (below), and the photographer (right). Flag any missing or bad captions.
• Photos should be reasonably 'legible'. Flag any bad photos that don't add to the story or the journal.
• Photos should have decent spacing to separate them from the surrounding text. Flag any photos that are too close to the article text.
• Locations should make sense. Flag any photos that are in a weird spot.

Spacing and font

• Every article should begin with a dropped letter. Flag articles missing a dropped letter at the start.
• Every article should end with a diamond character. Flag missing diamond characters.
• Some paragraphs have a dropped letter to break up the page a bit; these should be located at fairly natural spots (the start of a new thought, a new day, etc). Flag any unnatural dropped letters.
• Fonts should be consistent! There is a font for the body, a font for the title/subtitle/author, a font for captions, and a font for the photographer. Flag any wrong fonts.

Organization

• Are articles in the appropriate category?
• Are articles in a good order?

Table of Contents

• Every article, in order, correct page, correct title/author.

List errors here

List the page number, the article, and the error, under the appropriate section.

example: p.7, President's Message: Katherine's name is spelled 'Kathewilehtklhetkle.' It should be 'Katherine.'