CODE OF PRACTICE

I trained with the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) and as such I abide by the CIEP's Code of Practice (CoP). The CoP is endorsed by the CIEP Council. Although it isn't a legal document, it's considered binding on members and Corporate Subscribers. The CIEP says:

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The CIEP's Code of Practice (CoP), ensuring editorial excellence, is a valuable resource for editorial workers – editors, proofreaders and project managers, whether working freelance or in-house – and their clients and employers. Its purpose is to establish standards of best practice for CIEP members and help them maintain them and to encourage good professional relationships.

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Good communication between client/employer and freelance/employee is essential. Clear briefing and the agreement of terms are vital if high standards are to be maintained by both parties, and unsurprisingly they're emphasised by the CoP.

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In addition, the CoP includes guidance on:

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• The professional behaviour of both freelance/employee and client/employer

• Standards for proofreading, editing and project management

• Information on web editing, electronic file handling, email etiquette, confidentiality and computer security

The full CoP can be found here: CIEP Code of Practice: ensuring editorial excellence.

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