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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. Read aloud. By following a | 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. Read aloud. By following a [http://litmuse.net/resources/writing/editors-checklist proofreading checklist], it is easier to find [http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/561/02/ common errors]. Proofread for only one kind of error at a time. | ||
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