100 Editing Checks Before You Publish

No.	Item	Definition
1.	check abbreviations	Verify shortened forms are appropriate.
2.	check accessibility	Verify content is broadly usable.
3.	check accuracy	Verify details are correct.
4.	check acronyms	Verify acronyms are defined if needed.
5.	check agreement	Verify subjects and verbs match.
6.	check alt text	Verify image descriptions are useful.
7.	check ambiguity	Verify unclear meanings are resolved.
8.	check apostrophes	Verify possession and contractions are correct.
9.	check argument	Verify reasoning is coherent and supported.
10.	check articles	Verify a, an, and the usage.
11.	check attribution	Verify borrowed material is credited.
12.	check audience fit	Verify content suits intended readers.
13.	check balance	Verify coverage is proportionate and fair.
14.	check bias	Verify unfair slant is removed.
15.	check bullets	Verify list items are parallel.
16.	check byline	Verify author information is correct.
17.	check capitalization	Verify capitals appear where needed.
18.	check captions	Verify captions explain visuals clearly.
19.	check charts	Verify charts match the data.
20.	check citations	Verify sources are cited correctly.
21.	check clarity	Verify meaning is easy to understand.
22.	check coherence	Verify ideas hold together logically.
23.	check colons	Verify colons introduce material properly.
24.	check commas	Verify commas are placed properly.
25.	check completeness	Verify nothing important is missing.
26.	check concision	Verify unnecessary words are removed.
27.	check conclusion	Verify the ending closes effectively.
28.	check consistency	Verify style and usage stay uniform.
29.	check context	Verify enough background is provided.
30.	check copyright	Verify no rights are infringed.
31.	check dashes	Verify dashes are used consistently.
32.	check dates	Verify dates are accurate and consistent.
33.	check depth	Verify detail level is sufficient.
34.	check duplication	Verify no repeated content remains.
35.	check ellipses	Verify omitted text is marked properly.
36.	check emphasis	Verify key points stand out.
37.	check evidence	Verify support is relevant and sufficient.
38.	check facts	Verify statements are accurate and supported.
39.	check formatting	Verify layout and styling are correct.
40.	check fragments	Verify incomplete sentences are intentional.
41.	check grammar	Verify sentence structure follows standard rules.
42.	check headings	Verify headings are clear and consistent.
43.	check house style	Verify it follows publication style.
44.	check hyphens	Verify compound words are hyphenated correctly.
45.	check images	Verify images are relevant and clear.
46.	check inclusivity	Verify language welcomes all readers.
47.	check introduction	Verify the opening sets up well.
48.	check jargon	Verify specialized terms are necessary.
49.	check lead	Verify opening paragraph hooks readers.
50.	check legality	Verify content avoids legal problems.
51.	check libel	Verify statements are not defamatory.
52.	check line breaks	Verify breaks do not disrupt reading.
53.	check locale	Verify regional usage fits readers.
54.	check logic	Verify reasoning makes sense.
55.	check modifiers	Verify descriptive words attach correctly.
56.	check names	Verify people and place names are correct.
57.	check numbering	Verify numbered items follow correctly.
58.	check numbers	Verify figures and quantities are correct.
59.	check numerals	Verify number style is consistent.
60.	check paragraphing	Verify paragraphs are well divided.
61.	check parallelism	Verify similar forms match.
62.	check parentheses	Verify parenthetical material is clear.
63.	check permissions	Verify reuse rights are secured.
64.	check plagiarism	Verify content is original or credited.
65.	check plain language	Verify wording stays simple and direct.
66.	check precision	Verify statements are exact enough.
67.	check prepositions	Verify prepositions are correct.
68.	check pronouns	Verify pronoun references are clear.
69.	check punctuation	Verify punctuation marks are used correctly.
70.	check purpose	Verify the main goal is clear.
71.	check quotation marks	Verify quoted speech is punctuated correctly.
72.	check quotations	Verify quoted material is exact.
73.	check readability	Verify text is easy to read.
74.	check references	Verify reference details are complete.
75.	check register	Verify formality level is appropriate.
76.	check relevance	Verify all content serves the purpose.
77.	check run-ons	Verify sentences are not improperly joined.
78.	check scope	Verify coverage is neither too broad.
79.	check semicolons	Verify semicolons are used correctly.
80.	check sensitivity	Verify wording avoids needless offense.
81.	check sentence length	Verify lengths vary appropriately.
82.	check signposting	Verify guidance cues help readers.
83.	check sourcing	Verify sources are reliable and relevant.
84.	check spacing	Verify spaces are used consistently.
85.	check spelling	Verify all words are spelled correctly.
86.	check structure	Verify organization follows a logical order.
87.	check style	Verify style matches the intended standard.
88.	check subtitle	Verify subtitle supports the title.
89.	check summary	Verify summary reflects the content.
90.	check symbols	Verify symbols are correct and clear.
91.	check tables	Verify tables are accurate and readable.
92.	check tense	Verify verb times stay consistent.
93.	check title	Verify the title is accurate.
94.	check tone	Verify tone fits purpose and audience.
95.	check transitions	Verify ideas connect smoothly.
96.	check units	Verify measurements use correct units.
97.	check updates	Verify information is current.
98.	check usage	Verify wording follows accepted practice.
99.	check voice	Verify narrative voice stays consistent.
100.	check word choice	Verify words are precise and natural.