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[[File:clip_image002_001.jpg|thumb|upright=2| This chart offers an example of how to proofread your documents.]] | [[File:clip_image002_001.jpg|thumb|upright=2| This chart offers an example of how to proofread your documents.]] | ||
Proofreading is essential for all writing. Proofreading involves reviewing and rereading a document to look for errors and aids a college blogger in creating a more seamless document. When proofreading, look for typos, misspelled words, punctuation and grammar mistakes, and any other problems within the document. Having a flawless, error free | Proofreading is essential for all writing. Proofreading involves reviewing and rereading a document to look for errors and aids a college blogger in creating a more seamless document. When proofreading, look for typos, misspelled words, punctuation and grammar mistakes, and any other problems within the document. Having a flawless, error free document gives a blog credibility and is easier for the audience to read and understand. | ||
= Why Proofreading is Important = | = Why Proofreading is Important = | ||
While content is important, readers base their judgment on the document's appearance. Careless errors are distracting | While content is important, readers base their judgment on the document's appearance. Careless errors are distracting. It is important to pay attention to details because it helps make a good overall impression. It is better to work with a definite plan that helps search for specific kinds of errors rather 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. 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. | ||
==Spelling== | ==Spelling== | ||
Look for misspelled words. Using a spell checker will find most errors and typos, but not all. It is important | Look for misspelled words. Using a spell checker will find most errors and typos, but not all. It is important to review and reread your document instead of solely relying on a spell checker. Spell checkers do not always correct homophones (i.e. their, they're, there), words used incorrectly, or contractions (i.e. don't, won't, can't). | ||
==Punctuation== | ==Punctuation== |