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Lesson 7: Proofreading

Lesson 7: Proofreading. Topics Proofreading on a Computer and on Paper Common Mistakes to Look for Avoiding Sexist Language. Proofreading on a Computer and on Paper. Proofreading can happen on a computer and/or on Paper Many people prefer to proofread a printed copy of their paper.

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Lesson 7: Proofreading

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  1. Lesson 7: Proofreading Topics Proofreading on a Computer and on Paper Common Mistakes to Look for Avoiding Sexist Language

  2. Proofreading on a Computer and on Paper • Proofreading can happen on a computer and/or on Paper • Many people prefer to proofread a printed copy of their paper. • Software programs can help with the job of proofreading. • Most word processing programs feature spelling and grammar checkers. • Watch the following video for information on spelling and grammar checkers. Watch the Video

  3. Areas Where Common Mistakes are Made • Common errors to look for • Commonly confused words such as your and you’re or their, there, and they’re • Possessives • Vague pronoun references • Subject and verb agreement • Punctuation of quotations • Commas • Parenthetical citations • Dashes • Names • Colons and semicolons

  4. Avoiding Sexist Language • To avoid using sexist language, • Search your paper for instances of “man” and “he.” • Look for instances where “he” or “his” is used to mean both genders. • Use “his or her,” “he or she,” or “s/he” where appropriate. • Change singular subjects to a non-gender specific plural. • Alternate he and she and his and hers for an indefinite person.

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