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A superb and inexpensive restaurant; fine food expertly served by waitresses in appetizing forms. (Rozakis, 121)
For sale: An antique desk suitable for a man with thick legs and large drawers. (Rozakis, 122)
For sale: Mixing bowl set designed to please a cook with a round bottom for efficient beating. (Rozakis, 122)
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1. Proofreading or Editing?2. What is Proofreading?3. Why Proofread?4. Proofreader’s Knowledge5. Proofreading Techniques and Practice6. Proofreading Online7. Working with Copy Editors and Designers
Objectives
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Exercise: Place each task into one of two piles —“proofreading” or “editing”
Proofreading or Editing?
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Editing Ensures clarity Ensures correct word choice Improves phrasing Improves organization Suggests new approaches and ideas
Proofreading or Editing?
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Proofreading Corrects spelling Corrects punctuation Corrects grammar Ensures correct and consistent style Ensures correct and consistent format
Proofreading or Editing?
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When do you edit? Editing occurs before a document is set in
type and formattedWhen do you proofread? Proofreading occurs at two separate times
1. After a document is edited Cold Proofing
2. After a document is laid out for printing Proofing Against a Manuscript
Proofreading or Editing?
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What is Proofreading?
Proofreading involves careful reading to make sure writing is free from mechanical and grammatical errors.
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Inaccuracies and inconsistencies Weaken a writer’s authority Distract and confuse readers Reflect badly on the company or
organization
Why Proofread?
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Proofreader's Marks Common Usage and Spelling Errors Grammar and Punctuation Stylebook and Style Sheet When to Stop, Look, and Look Again
Proofreader's Knowledge
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Proofreader's Marks◦ “Proofreader’s Marks”◦ Exercise: “Practice with Proofreader’s Marks”◦ Companion Web Site
Proofreader's Knowledge
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Common Usage and Spelling Errors◦ Commonly Misspelled Words (PDF)◦ Commonly Confused Words (PDF)◦ Homonyms, Homophones, and Homographs (PDF)◦ Common Mistakes (PDF)◦ Companion Web Site
Exercise: Common Usage and Spelling Errors◦ Write a sentence or short paragraph that contains one
or more of the common usage and spelling errors.◦ Switch your paper with a classmate and correct that
paper.
Proofreader's Knowledge
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Grammar and Punctuation◦ Rules for Writers 6th edition by Diana Hacker◦ Chicago Manual of Style 16th edition◦ Associated Press Stylebook◦ Homonyms, Homophones, and Homographs (PDF)◦ Grammar Book (PDF)◦ Oxford Online Dictionaries: Better Writing: Gramm
ar◦ Companion Web Site
Proofreader's Knowledge
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Stylebook and Style Sheet◦ Chicago Manual of Style 16th edition◦ Associated Press Stylebook◦ Company or Project Style Sheet◦ Companion Web Site
Proofreader's Knowledge
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“When to Stop, Look, and Look Again”◦ Companion Web Site
Proofreader's Knowledge
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Read Slowly and Read Every Word◦ “Little Lily’s Goldfish”
Proofreading Techniques and Practice
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Read Slowly and Read Every Word Read Out Loud
◦ “Little Lily’s Goldfish”◦ “Conversation with a Police Officer”
Proofreading Techniques and Practice
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Read Slowly and Read Every Word Read Out Loud Isolate the Text with Opaque Object
◦ “Skydiver”
Proofreading Techniques and Practice
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Read Slowly and Read Every Word Read Out Loud Isolate the Text with Opaque Object Read Backwards
◦ “Skydiver”◦ “Plane Trip”
Proofreading Techniques and Practice
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Read Slowly and Read Every Word Read Out Loud Isolate the Text with Opaque Object Read Backwards Circle Every Punctuation Mark
◦ “Thirsty Tourist”
Proofreading Techniques and Practice
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Read Slowly and Read Every Word Read Out Loud Isolate the Text with Opaque Object Read Backwards Circle Every Punctuation Mark Have Another person Proof with You
◦ “The Parking Ticket”◦ “Beware of Dog”
Proofreading Techniques and Practice
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Read Slowly and Read Every Word Read Out Loud Isolate the Text with Opaque Object Read Backwards Circle Every Punctuation Mark Have Another person Proof with You Put the Project Away for a Few Days Use a Check Sheet and Work in Phases
Proofreading Techniques and Practice
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More Practice◦ “Expectant Fathers”◦ “Dead Dog”◦ “Washing the Dog”◦ “A Gift for the Teacher”◦ “The Imposter”◦ “Police Training”◦ “The Old Man and the Drummers”
Proofreading Techniques and Practice
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Letter◦ Letter for proof◦ Marked up copy
Resume◦ Resume for proof◦ Marked up copy
Proofreading Online
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Follow the project style requirements. Proof according to your check sheet or
assigned tasks. If you find something wrong that is outside
the scope of your job, query the editor or designer.
Working with Copy Editors and Designers
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Rozakis, Ph.D, Laurie E. The Complete Idiots Guide to Grammar and Style. Alpha Books, 1997.
Sullivan, K.D. & Eggleston, Merilee. The McGraw-Hill Desk Reference for Editors, Writers, and Proofreaders. McGraw Hill, 2006.
Works Cited