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Proofreading What’s it all about?. Would you hire this firm?. “Let us infest you money. We now where to put it and you probably make much more than we does on the infestment.” Why or Why not?. Proofreading is checking copy for. Accuracy Spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. Impression
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Would you hire this firm? “Let us infest you money. We now where to put it and you probably make much more than we does on the infestment.” Why or Why not?
Proofreading is checking copy for • Accuracy • Spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. • Impression • Tense, tone, intent • Professionalism • Overall appearance, clarity, conciseness
Who Should Proofread and Why? • 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
Computer Help • Rember • Remember • Wendsday • Wednesday • Your vs. You’re • Your computer is ready. • You’re going to the wrong street.
To complete the worksheet: • Take out a pencil • If you do not already have the Proofreader’s Marks worksheet, raise your hand for Mrs. C-C to give you one • Once you get the worksheet, write your name on it • Read and follow the instructions listed at the top of the worksheet • If you have any questions, let Mrs. C-C know
Capitalize ruth doyle middle school rdms or Cap
Lowercase KeyBoarding
Insert busiess or
Insert Comma October 23 2013
Insert Apostrophe Mrs. Cegers-Colemans class
Insert Space Todayis
New Paragraph This is the end of the last paragraph. This is the beginning of the next paragraph.
No New Paragraph This is not the end of the paragraph. This line should not be indented. No No new or
Let it stand; ignore correction The teacher was converting the system.
Close Up Wampus kit tens
Align Copy microphone keyboard speaker
Underline or Italics Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Transpose Typing too fsat will cause typos.
Delete schoool The the big red truck.
Insert Period I am a student at Ruth Doyle Middle School
Spell Out Oct.
Move Up Move this up
Move Down; Lower down Move this
Move Right The students like to wear Converse shoes.
Move Left The students like to wear Converse shoes.