Proofreading: Difference between revisions

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Proofreading is essential for all writing. It creates a seamless document by correcting all errors. When proofreading look for typos, misspelled words, punctuation or grammar mistakes, and any other problems with the document. Having a flawless, error free, document gives creditably and is easier for the audience to read and understand.

Checklist

Spelling: Look for misspelled words. Using the spell checker will find most errors and typos, but not all. It is important not to only rely on spell checker but to also review and reread your document. Spell checkers almost always do not correct homophones(there, their, they're), words used incorrectly, and contractions(don't, won't, can't).

Punctuation: Punctuation is not checked with the spell checker. When rereading your document look for punctuation errors. This includes periods, commas, colons, semicolons, and the correct punctuation with citing sources.

External Links

The Purdue Online Writing Lab [[1]]

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 == Checklist ==
 '''Spelling:'''
-Look for misspelled words, homophones(there, their, they're), words used incorrectly, and contractions(don't, won't, can't). Using the spell checker will find most errors, but not all. It is important not to only rely on spell checker but to also review and reread your document.
+Look for misspelled words. Using the spell checker will find most errors and typos, but not all. It is important not to only rely on spell checker but to also review and reread your document. Spell checkers almost always do not correct homophones(there, their, they're), words used incorrectly, and contractions(don't, won't, can't).
+'''Punctuation:'''
+Punctuation is not checked with the spell checker. When rereading your document look for punctuation errors. This includes periods, commas, colons, semicolons, and the correct punctuation with citing sources.