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Proofreading What’s it all about?

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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Proofreading What’s it all about?

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  1. ProofreadingWhat’s it all about?

  2. 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?

  3. Proofreading is checking copy for • Accuracy • Spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. • Impression • Tense, tone, intent • Professionalism • Overall appearance, clarity, conciseness

  4. 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

  5. Computer Help • Rember • Remember • Wendsday • Wednesday • Your vs. You’re • Your computer is ready. • You’re going to the wrong street.

  6. Proofreader’s Marks

  7. 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

  8. Capitalize ruth doyle middle school rdms or Cap

  9. Lowercase KeyBoarding

  10. Insert busiess or

  11. Insert Comma October 23 2013

  12. Insert Apostrophe Mrs. Cegers-Colemans class

  13. Insert Space Todayis

  14. New Paragraph This is the end of the last paragraph. This is the beginning of the next paragraph.

  15. No New Paragraph This is not the end of the paragraph. This line should not be indented. No No new or

  16. Let it stand; ignore correction The teacher was converting the system.

  17. Close Up Wampus kit tens

  18. Align Copy microphone keyboard speaker

  19. Underline or Italics Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

  20. Transpose Typing too fsat will cause typos.

  21. Delete schoool The the big red truck.

  22. Insert Period I am a student at Ruth Doyle Middle School

  23. Spell Out Oct.

  24. Move Up Move this up

  25. Move Down; Lower down Move this

  26. Move Right The students like to wear Converse shoes.

  27. Move Left The students like to wear Converse shoes.

  28. What does each mark mean?

  29. THE END

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