Proof reading

Strategies and tips

Proof reading Vs Editing

Proof reading Is the careful reading (and re-reading) of a (yet to be finally-printed) document to detect

Editing is the arranging, revising and preparing material for final production. The objection of editing is to remove any factual, grammatical, and typographical errors: Clarification of obscure passages and elimination of parts not suitable to audience, proper sequencing to achieve a smooth narrative.

Sweep do one error error set at a time – eg punctuation, grammar, spelling, tense consistency

Sweep

One sentence at a time

Read out loud and slowly

Start at the bottom of the page and read backwards

Read from end to beginning

Edit in short segments

Take a break

Proof read the same document three times and at least once with a partner

Do it three times