Nancy,

>I don't disagree. I think that _is_ how it's actually worked in real life, but even if the person is a technical editor, they should understand what they are doing as TE and as reviewer. Just like we are expected to wear more than one hat. That's the only point I'm making.

Understood. Every situation will have slightly blurred lines compared to others. My "title" at the family business back in Alabama was Publisher and Advertising Manager, but I did a little of everything, including writing, first-pass editing, double-checking facts on sensitive stories, page layout and "cram-it-into-the-page-somehow" editing.

If I went to work for the Atlanta Journal, I'd expect there to be a little less crossover of duties, but I still would feel a responsibility for the entire finished product and would watch for errors even if not in my job description.