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Don’t rely on your
computer spellchecker. It can help, but it won’t catch many common errors. |
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Proof from the paper, not the computer screen. |
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Read out loud, it will help you catch missing words and incorrect sentence structure. |
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If you’re the writer, proof yourself but also plan to have a second proofreader. It’s hard to catch your own mistakes. |
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Some people like to
proof backwards. (This can be particularly helpful if you are proofing copy that doesn’t particularly interest you!) |
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Buy yourself a good
stylebook and keep it in your desk drawer. I recommend the Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual. |
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