PRINCIPLES

OF EDITING IN NEWSPAPER
SUBMITTED TO : SUBMITTED BY :

Luv Kumar Sir DIPANSHU

B.J.M.C IVth Sem

TILAK SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION

 WHAT IS EDITING ?

Editing is the process of improving

the hurriedly written news stories
and other write-ups in to readable
shape. Editing in newspaper
terminology is called copyediting, sub
editing or subbing.
 Accuracy
Accuracy is the mantra a sub-editor always chants. It is achieved by
cross-checking everything in the story, from facts and figures to
attribution.


Balance can be achieved by keeping objectivity. Objectivity in editing
means presenting the story without bias or personal opinion. It is
against ‘editorialization’ or reflecting personal views in news writing.
It is presenting both sides of the story.
The sub-editor should not write in favor of anyone. Fairness means
truthfulness. It is earned by the right observation.

Brevity is the soul of journalism. It is telling a story as it should
be, without beating about the bush. It saves time and space
and wins applause when consummated to perfection.

The clarity in expression is achieved by using

simple language, choosing the right word for the
right context, and simple sentences.

Simplicity and clarity are essentially needed in a news
report. While editing, long and complicated words
should be replaced by short and clear ones. For
simplicity in expression, do away with clutter and jargon.

A sub-editor should be vigilant about the mistakes in

language for readers. Apt words, expressions, and
grammar are very important for developing a good
language.
 Objectives of Editing

 Accuracy



 Why editing is important in newspaper ?
Good editing means
scrupulous attention to the
spellings and grammar of
everything which appears
in the newspaper.

Correct spellings are not

only necessary for accuracy
but they are also necessary
for maintaining the good
image of the newspaper.
There have been
examples of some small
papers functioning
without sufficient editing
operations but generally,
the news stories offered
by them are very weak
and unimpressive. In
fact, those who edit the
news enjoy the same
importance in good
newspapers as the
reporters of the news.