Proofread and edit documents

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Proofreading and editing documents includes reading a document, marking errors, and correcting errors. Possible errors include:

Misspelled words . Incorrect grammar. Confusing sentence and paragraph structure. Distracting or non-industry-standard formatting.

Things to look out for when editing

-Make sure your sentences make sense -Syntax should be easy to follow and understand -Eliminate any words that lessen the impact -Hold your reader's attention -Get rid of any terms or phrases that convey an --unintended meaning -Use a thesaurus -Eliminated cliches -Double check the words and facts you aren't sure about.

Things that you should check when proofreading

Basic spelling and grammar. Proper nouns Verb tenses Sentence structure Formatting Consistency Idioms Overall Flow

Proofreading or Editing?

Editing: On the other hand, editing takes a deeper look at how information and ideas are presented. While editing includes all steps involved in proofreading, the focus is on making changes that make an article easier to understand, better organized, and more suitable for the audience. Because editing is an essential part of formulating a research argument, it occurs multiple times throughout the writing process.

Proofread

Proofreading means examining your text carefully to find and correct typographical errors and mistakes in grammar, style, and spelling.

Proofreading or Editing?

Proofreading: Proofreading focuses on correcting superficial errors in spelling, grammar, syntax, punctuation, and formatting. Therefore, it normally occurs at the end of the writing process as a final step before submitting a paper which is otherwise ready to be published.

What is the difference between proofreading and editing?

The terms "proofreading" and " editing" are sometimes used interchangeably, but in fact there are important differences between the two.

Editing

To prepare (written material) for publication or presentation, as by correcting, revising, or adapting.


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