Professionals have been debating the effect technology has had on the copy editing profession for some time now. Some have found that the effect has not been so great, while others believe there is a bright side to the situation. However, the overall consensus concerning this subject has been quite negative. Because technology has been viewed as more productive and resourceful, copy editors are essentially being replaced by computers.
The following resources contain professional opinions of how technology is negatively affecting the copy editing profession. Anything ranging from copy editing in general, to the quality of news, to the effect the science profession is feeling as well, are all subjects discussed in these listed resources.
-Lawrence Downes
-John Russial
-David Dayton
-Patty Wharton-Michael
-Frank Fee, John Russial, and Ann Auman
-The Science Editor
-Larry Ingrassia
While these resources illustrate as to why technology is only helping the profession as a whole. Even though Madrigal's article does begin with hope, the actual negative effect technology has had on copy editing is addressed. However, these two sources show that even though the overall effect technology has had on copy editing is negative, there is a positive side to this story as well.
-Alexis C. Madrigal
-the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Handbook
The following resources contain professional opinions of how technology is negatively affecting the copy editing profession. Anything ranging from copy editing in general, to the quality of news, to the effect the science profession is feeling as well, are all subjects discussed in these listed resources.
-Lawrence Downes
-John Russial
-David Dayton
-Patty Wharton-Michael
-Frank Fee, John Russial, and Ann Auman
-The Science Editor
-Larry Ingrassia
While these resources illustrate as to why technology is only helping the profession as a whole. Even though Madrigal's article does begin with hope, the actual negative effect technology has had on copy editing is addressed. However, these two sources show that even though the overall effect technology has had on copy editing is negative, there is a positive side to this story as well.
-Alexis C. Madrigal
-the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Handbook