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What are the tasks of a Copy Editor on WikiAnswers?

Updated: 8/17/2019
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Copy Editors - The copy editors work on spelling and grammar across the site. They clarify answers, and balance out one-sided or skewed statements.

Copy Editors are a subdivision of the "WikiReviewers" group.

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Try editing a bunch of answers.


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