Proofreading
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What Is Proofreading?
Check a finished text for surface errors and consistency before publication.
Why Does Proofreading Matter?
Publication quality depends on catching small textual errors after the larger writing decisions are already settled.
What Does It Look Like?
Someone applying proofreading may:
- •checks spelling, punctuation, names, numbers, and formatting
- •spots repeated or missing words
- •reviews the final rendered version
How to Develop Proofreading
You can develop it by:
- •proofread in two passes: meaning first, surface errors second
- •keep an error log of mistakes you repeatedly miss
Where Can Proofreading Be Useful?
Proofreading can be useful in areas such as:
publishingcommunicationsreportscontent production
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