Technical Editing: Style Guide
Client: University of Texas at Arlington – Senior Intership
Skills: Editor’s Style Guide
Tools: Word, Research, Editing, Problem Solving
At the University of Texas at Arlington, I interned in the marketing department and edited an Open Access Resource (OER) book on experiential learning, scheduled for publication next year. This project began with in-depth research, including the review of fourteen peer-reviewed articles and the analysis of the seven most relevant to the book’s focus.
Building on this research, I developed a comprehensive style guide to streamline the editing process. The guide detailed chapter layouts, including headers, subheaders, and design elements like tables and in-text citations, while also offering practical steps and suggestions for professor submissions.
My primary goal was to equip the professors with a resource to ensure efficient first-round edits. This guide also enabled me to provide precise feedback on submissions, enhancing the team’s overall workflow. The results proved effective in supporting a smoother editing process.