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== Why Proofreading is Important == | == Why Proofreading is Important == | ||
Content is important but the way a document looks affects the way others judge it. Careless errors are distracting to | Content is important but the way a document looks affects the way others judge it. Careless errors are distracting to readers. It is important to pay attention to details because it helps make a good impression overall. It is better to work with a definite plan that helps search for specific kinds of errors than quickly glancing over the document. When quickly glancing over a document it is easy to overlook many errors. | ||
== Checklist == | == Checklist == | ||
When proofreading first put the document aside for a few hours, days, or weeks. This allows for a fresh look at the document to see what is really on the page. Find a quite place to work. Read slow, and read every word. By following a checklist, it is easier to find errors. | |||
'''Spelling:''' | '''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). | 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). | ||