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PROOFREADING

PROOFREADING. What’s it all about?. Proofreading is checking your work for Accuracy Spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. Impression Tense, tone, intent Professionalism Overall appearance, clarity, conciseness. All About Proofreading. Authors (You and I) Ensure accuracy

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PROOFREADING

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  1. PROOFREADING What’s it all about?

  2. Proofreading is checking your work for • Accuracy • Spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. • Impression • Tense, tone, intent • Professionalism • Overall appearance, clarity, conciseness All About Proofreading

  3. Authors (You and I) • Ensure accuracy • Prevent giving a bad impression • Help put best foot forward • Business professionals • Ensure the message is clear, concise, and accurate • Give the reader a good impression of the company • Ensure proper response and avoid legal issues Who Proofreads and Why

  4. Prepare for the task • Clear your work area • Remove distractions • Read for understanding • Ask yourself what the author’s intent is • Does the correspondence make sense • Are there spelling or punctuation errors • Does it flow smoothly • Read before changing content How Do You Proofread

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