top 5 proofreading tips
- Rumki Sen
1. Concentration is Important
If you are
going to spot mistakes, then you need to
concentrate. Get rid of all kinds
of distractions.
2. Trust your dictionary
A spell checker is just a tool. It doesn't know the
difference
between "two" and "too," or between "they're," "there" and
"their." It can not determine whether a particular spelling
is the correct one for the context. Consult a dictionary when
in doubt.
3. Read your text backward
Another
way to catch spelling errors is to read
backward, from right to left,
starting with the last word in your text. Doing this will
help you focus on individual words rather than sentences.
Read what is actually on the page, not what you think
is there.
4. Check the Punctuation
Focusing on the words is good, but do not neglect the
punctuation.
Pay attention to capitalized words,
missing or extra
commas, periods used incorrectly and so on. Punctuation
error is the most common mistake people tend to make.
There are various books available on correct punctuation.
5. Ask for help
Invite someone
else to proofread your text after you have written and reviewed it. A new
set of eyes may immediately detect errors that you have
overlooked. When a proofreader examines your work
with
the fresh eyes and impartial knowledge of English,
there
is a sure way to guarantee the grammatical
accuracy of
your work.
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