PEGbite1: Exploring the PEG website | PEGbites from the Professional Editors' Guild

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Question 1

There are two PEG egroups, ‘Official’ and ‘PEGforum’ (previously known as the PEG Chat egroup). What should you remember when posting to the PEGforum?*

A. The PEGforum is the channel for PEG committee members to post notices to all members so, if you want an immediate response from Exco, you should send an email to this group

B. Keep it professional, be courteous to and about both colleagues and clients, be considerate, use appropriate subject lines or tags and avoid sending attachments

C. The PEGforum is the correct channel for sharing non-editing-related photographs, videos and chain mails that other members might enjoy

D. Avoid using descriptive subject lines. Generic subject lines such as ‘Help’ or ‘Question’ make it easier for others to understand at a glance what your email is about

Question 2

If you wanted to do a ‘Copy-editing and proofreading’ course that did not require any previous qualifications, which PEG-recommended organisations could you contact?*

A. Editandtrain & McGillivray and Linnegar Associates (MLA)

B. SA Writers College

C. Both A and B above

D. University of Pretoria (UP)

Question 3

PEG’s membership year begins in March. Which of the following is included in PEG’s stated objectives?*

A. To uphold the professional status of copy editors and authors and promote professional behaviour among our members

B. To promote contact among members, the exchange of ideas and the dissemination of information on matters of professional interest, and to guarantee employment for all members

C. To promote an understanding of the work of copy editors among potential clients and the general public

D. To establish and maintain liaison with other societies of copy editors, publishers, illustrators and designers worldwide

Question 4

Which of the following are PEGblog topics that were published in 2023?*

A. '10 tips for freelance copy editors', 'Plagiarism: rooting it out' and '(Power)toys for editors'

B. 'The accreditation debate' and 'Active and passive voice'

C. Only more recent editions of PEGblog are still available on the website

D. Both A and B above

Question 5

In the 2023 PEG Member Survey, what percentage of respondents indicated that they do not visit the PEG website regularly?*

A. 10,2%

B. 25%

C. 34,4%

D. More than 50%

Question 6

Which pointer(s) from Capstone Editing’s Conscious and inclusive language webinar was/were highlighted in the December 2023 issue of PEGboard?*

A. The pronouns we use have the ability to exclude and words can reflect a certain privilege or bias

B. Words such as mother, father, parent and grandparent are reassuring for those readers who feel excluded

C. When writing on the topic of marginalisation, the voice of a person of privilege is most likely to be authentic

D. All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following frequently asked questions are answered on the PEG website?*

A. "How do I change my PEG password?" and "PerfectIt – What is it and why should editors use it?"

B. "Abbreviations – What should I know about them?" and "Scientific formulae – What are the styles?"

C. "Rates – How much should I charge?" and "Why do we always use lower case after a colon?"

D. Both A and B above

Question 8

PEG is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusivity. How does the organisation aim to promote excellence in copy-editing for all its members, regardless of race, age, gender, language, physical ability or other aspects of identity that have caused marginalisation?*

A. Increase the diversity of member participation and establish a greater range of diversity among contributors to PEG publications

B. Increase member knowledge of the value of diversity in our profession

C. Make use of three pillars: conversation, education and evaluation

D. All of the above

Question 9

What kind of mentoring model does PEG offer and what does it involve?*

A. PEG has a formal in-house mentoring scheme in which expert mentors train inexperienced mentees in specific PEG-approved processes. This is automatically included in PEG membership

B. PEG’s semi-structured mentoring model involves matching the mentee to a suitable mentor and allowing the mentee to drive the process. The mentor ensures that the mentee’s objectives are met and that the momentum of their mentorship is maintained. A registration fee and an acceptance fee are payable to participate in the mentorship programme

C. PEG has a team of full-time paid mentors who can be contacted via email for a free appointment when needed

D. PEG does not yet have a mentoring scheme in place, but is looking for volunteers to start one

Question 10

PEG guides are publications by PEG on aspects of editing. Which of the following is NOT a PEG guide?*

A. 'The business of proofreading'

B. 'The PEG guide to grammar and punctuation'

C. 'Editing fiction: The PEG guide for practitioners'

D. 'Consistency, consistency, consistency: The PEG guide to style guides'

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