The most attractive parts of the McGraw-Hill Proofreading Handbook include a how-to on creating a personal style sheet, a section on fact checking, and some advice on how to train your eyes to spot copy errors.
Like the absolutely essential Elements of Style, the Proofreading Handbook is small, compact, and an easy read at just...
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You can never have too many editing resources, but that said, this is one you don’t want to miss. Purdue Univeristy has a collection of resources called the OWL (Online Writing Lab) that is just fantastic. Look here for information on proofreading your work.
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If you are a writer that doesn’t understand common proofreading symbols, it might be time to learn. Not all editors use them, but if you run into one that does, it can really help if you understand what they are trying to tell you. Check out this resource to learn some of the basics. Whether you are writing...
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