oikolukutyö
Oikolukutyö refers to the process of proofreading Finnish texts to detect and correct surface errors before publication. It is a final linguistic check aimed at ensuring accuracy, readability, and a professional presentation.
Typical tasks include correcting spelling, punctuation, hyphenation, capitalization, and typographic conventions; ensuring consistency in names, dates,
Oikolukutyö is distinct from copy editing or language editing, which can involve substantive rewriting, style refinement,
In practice, oikolukutyö is performed by professional proofreaders in publishing houses or by freelancers. The work
The practice supports quality control across books, magazines, newspapers, and online content, contributing to credibility and
See also: Oikoluku; Kielenhuolto; Finnish orthography; Kotimaisten kielten keskus.