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Message Editing
Message editing is increasingly used to help translate different forms of communication. Through revision and editing, the communication process is able to significantly improve. Through correcting, condensing or preparing the content the process of revising is able to convey information in the most successful way possible. The process of pre and post editing messages involves the selection of which method is best fitting for a particular need. Both pre editing and post editing are driven by the fact that through slight changes, improvements can be made in any form of communication.

As the names suggest, pre editing is the practice of editing a message before it is sent out. This can be done in the hopes of improving the initial quality of message or to eliminate any issues found by the receiver of the message. Post editing is done in the hopes of correcting any mistakes found in the body of the message after being received. By altering the message in this stage, the quality can go up while addressing any issues found.

Communication Models
In any model of commutation the first step is at the information source which produces the message. Then a transmitter encodes the message into the needed signals. A channel is selected to best transmit the message to a receiver. The receiver decodes the message from the signal in order for it to reach the destination. When the message arrives at the destination the communication process is completed. When a person wishes to edit their message in the communication process there are multiple opportunities to do so that are not outlined in the SMCR model. By modifying a message before it is fully created or sent this is the process of pre-editing. When a message is sent, decoded by the receiver and then modified this is the process of post-editing.

Pre Editing
Pre editing typically involves fixing mistakes in the original source of the texts before they go out. This could be as simple as mistakes found within the punctuation, spelling or grammar of a message. Similarly, pre-editing can involve editing based on classifications of communication such as intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational and intercultural communications.

Pre Editing in Interpersonal Communication
In interpersonal communication pre-editing can be seen in many different settings. These steps may affect the message one if trying to communicate.


 * Topic avoidance is a strategy used when communicating in both platonic and romantic relationships. By avoiding topics that may be frowned upon levels of satisfaction and closeness can be measured.


 * Reframing is the process of choosing to rephrase words and ideas. This allows a different perspective in terms of views on a certain stance. Instead of changing the subject, reframing communication allows for exploration and expression of new ideas in a different structure.


 * Self-censorship in pre-editing is similar to topic avoidance in that it fills the need to recognize that different situations call for different forms of communication. By self-imposing censorship an attempt can be made to leave out parts that may cause disagreements or discord. It can also cause disagreements or discord if the receiver of the message feels as if the censored content was relevant.

Pre Editing in Media
When looking at the news through social media and other public platforms, message editing is a common practice. In many cases, news articles are created and molded by multiple writers working together. Different views, ideals and expectations can go into a single piece. In the case of journalists, many are forced to report on the same stories. With limited availability to new or different accounts of a certain event, journalists implement a large amount of message editing.


 * Information deletion is the process of removing information that could be considered unnecessary. By doing this, multiple sources can report on the same events while having different sentence structure thus making them just different enough for readers.


 * Lexical substitutions are the task of finding a substitute for a word or phrase that would fit in as a replacement. In order to correctly do this, the sentence must still be able to be read as if it means the same thing as before.

Post editing
Post editing aims to clear up or fix any issues after receiving the initial message. By doing this the quality levels of communication can go up. Similarly, to pre editing stages, post editing occurs differently throughout the different classifications of communications such as intrapersonal, interpersonal, group and media. Post editing can also be an effective way to summarize any communication.

Post Editing in Intrapersonal Communication
In intrapersonal communication a common practice of post editing is selective perception. This is when a person perceives selected parts of a messages choosing to ignore other viewpoints. The two types of selective perception are perceptual vigilance and perceptual defense.


 * Perceptual vigilance is when a person continues to notice a stimulus that is of significance to them. The stimuli that they continue to notice could satisfy a current need or be relatable to them.


 * Perceptual defense is when a person is actively attempting to make a barrier between themselves and the stimuli. This can be done in the hopes of avoiding unpleasant or offensive stimuli.

Post Editing in Interpersonal Communication
Cognitive dissonance explains what happens when new information then contradicts previously held ideas and beliefs. This can create tension within a person or group of people because of the conflicting thoughts one may hold. Changing of behaviors, seeking out new information in support of what they hope to be correct, or changing beliefs can reduce dissonance.

Post Editing Within Groups
It is often believed that the people who hold positions or power within a group or team dynamic are the ones able to set and control communication. After a chapter meeting, the members in charge of record keeping would hold control of post editing in this scenario. By choosing what to be recorded in meeting minutes, they are able to select the content that will likely be remembered.