Fact-checkers verify the accuracy of content. While there is some overlap between fact-checkers and copyeditors, fact-checkers do not make editorial changes. Unlike copyeditors—who may check for basic facts such as the spelling of names—fact-checkers are responsible for verifying the wider factual accuracy of a manuscript. This includes but is not limited to:
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Spelling of names and places
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Physical descriptions of people, places, and things
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Dates
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Ages
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Quotes
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Numbers
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Measurements and conversions
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Geographic locations
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Titles
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Product descriptions, including prices and specifications
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Illustrations and photos