Ensuring high-quality editing and proofreading is a focal point for the high-quality publication of sci4tech journals.Effective editing and proofreading works depend on the application research and practice of the editorial methodology.Taking six typical manuschpts in the editing and proofreading stage as examples,the 3W query method which focuses on the three essential main lines(where,when,what)of the papers is proposed,and the validity and necessity of the method had been verified.The 3W method can assist the editors analyzing the imperfect accuracy and scientificity of arguments in the papers caused by lacking of evidence and identifying the adverse impacts on the academic quality of the paper.The 3W method can also provide valuably academic suggestions for revision,therefore form a complete logic closed loop,which helps authors achieving both academic and publication added value,while helps editors achieving added academic value.Ultimately,the 3W method can optimize the academic papers to assist in the access and dissemination of high-quality scientific research achievement.