Proofreading

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, quotations, and the correct punctuation with citing sources.

Content When proofreading be sure to also pay attention to the content. Check for clarity, organization, variation of sentence structure and word choice. Also pay close attention to the way the document looks (margins and fonts).

Proofread Again

External Links

The Purdue Online Writing Lab [[1]]