Proofreading and Editing Letters by Clara Thompson

Proofreading and editing letters by Clara Thompson

Why is it always a good idea to proofread any type of written work before submitting it? Well, ever heard the saying “two heads are better than one”? When it comes to proofreading, a form of editing, it is always a good idea as in other things to get at least two opinions. Proofreading is your final opportunity to catch your mistakes and review your content before submitting it. It is important to review your work because one small mistake can create a big problem. For example, one misplaced decimal point can create a staggering budgetary error. Incorrect or imprecise instructions can cause injury to a worker. After all, you don’t want one grammar mistake to make you seem like you have no knowledge of how work is to be presented do you? Well, below you will find tips on how to become a successful proofreader/editor of your work or anyone else’s.

• Read it out loud and silently.
• Use a spell checker and a grammar checker as a first screening but don’t depend on them.
• Have others read it
• Give a copy of the document to another person and keep a copy for yourself. Take turns reading it out loud to each other. While one of you reads, the other one follows along to catch any errors and awkward sounding phrases.

For more tips on proofreading and editing, please follow the link below.

http://www.lrcom.com/tips/proofreading_editing.htm

references:

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Oliu, Walter E., Charles T. Brusaw, and Gerald J. Alred. Writing That Works Communicating Effectively on the Job.