Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Copy editing the world, part 2

1. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 3

Filmmakers will unveiled more than 170 films during the festival, which ran from March 2 to 12.

Correction: The entire article changes tenses, but based on context, authors describes the event as a past occurrence. The word "will" should be taken off.

Filmmakers unveiled more than 170 films during the festival, which ran from March 2 to 12.

2. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 3

"Bold, creative, innovative ideas were the impetus of its founding," says Hussey.

Correction: "Bold, creative and innovative ideas were the impetus of its founding, " says Hussey.

3. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 3

He says the result of this is that the focus is of the festival is on the films themselves, not on tourism.

Correction: Hussey says the result of this is that the focus of the festival is on the films themselves, not on tourism.

4. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 4

He also ran with a punk rock gang, who name is still tattoed on his hand.

Correction: He also ran with a punk rock gang, whose name is still tattooed on his hand.

5. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 8

While some fans may know her as a former Oakland Radierette cheerleader, most recognize Johnson's MAD TV ghetto persona Bon Qui Qui or nosy Tammy the Vietnamese manicurist of 'Beautiful Nail'.

Correction: While some fans may know her as a former Oakland Raiderette cheerleader, most recognize Johnson's MAD TV ghetto persona Bon Qui Qui or nosy Tammy the Vietnamese manicurist of 'Beautiful Nail.'

6. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 8

Johnson's material stemmed from the diverse inspirations of her Mexican and Native Ameri-can heritage and living in the Bay Area.

Correction: Johnson's material stemmed from the diverse inspiration of her Mexican and Native American heritage and living in the Bay Area.

7. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 9

Whether it is two Olympians uniting in ethnic pride, an embellished stone wall representing the Japanese-American internment, or a face of photographed hands welcoming visitors to the airport, San Jose's distinct city culture is always waiting to be enjoyed and celebrated through free public art.

Correction: Whether it is two Olympians uniting in ethnic pride, an embellished stone wall representing the Japanese-American internment or a face of photographed hands welcoming visitors to the airport, San Jose's distinct city culture is always waiting to be enjoyed and celebrated through free public art.

8. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 11

But with hard work and determination going into late-night sessions, the crew has deepened relations with peoplewhohavesupported them since the start of their careers, and have developed new relationships with local businesses.

Correction: But with hard work and determination going in late-night sessions, the crew has deepened relations with people who have supported them since the start of their careers and have developed new relationships with local businesses.

9. source: Access magazine, March 2011, edition, pg. 3

Publishing three issues this spring, Access will spotlight arts subculture such as film, tunes, art and the performing arts.

Correction: Publishing three issues this spring, Access will spotlight arts' subculture such as film, tunes, art and the performing arts.

10. source: Access magazine, March 2011, edition pg. 3

Ticket sales, corporate support, grants and an indivduals donor program make up Cinequest's modest $2 million annual budget.

Correction: Ticket sales, corporate support, grants and an individual's donor program makes up Cinequest's modest $42 million annual budget.

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