Tips for Perfect Proofreading

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Tips for perfect proofreading
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• Proofreading is the last step in reviewing your
  piece of writing when you check it for grammar,
  spelling and punctuation errors, misused words,
  and typos. If proofreading seems complicated for
  you, here are some useful tips.

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• Prepare yourself
• Proofreading demands a great concentration,
  patience, perseverance as well as time. Make sure
  you have enough energy and there is nothing that
  can distract you (such as TV, cell phone, music,
  unanswered emails and so on) or try online
  proofreading.

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• Give yourself a rest
• Walk away for like 15 minutes, a day or even a
  week. With fresh eyes, youll be more effective
  in catching mistakes. Alternatively, use online
  paper editor.

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• Check each word
• You should read each word, sentence, and
  paragraph slowly and thoroughly. As an option,
  cover all but the paragraph youre checking for
  errors with a blank piece of paper so nothing
  else will distract you.

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• Proofread from different formats
• Print out your written piece and proofread it not
  only from a computer screen but also from a
  printed version. Most students consider it as
  more effective way of catching errors. When in
  doubt, try the best online proofreader.

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• Create a list of the most common errors
• It saves your time as you already know what kind
  of mistakes you commit most often. You wont feel
  overwhelmed by proofreading for sure.

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• No rushing
• You can make lots of errors when youre rushing.
  So, calm down and read the text slowly and
  thoroughly. Give your eyes enough time to see all
  mistakes.

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• Read aloud
• When you read silently, your reading speed is
  much faster and thus, you can miss some errors.
  So, dont be shy and read it aloud. As an
  alternative, use resume proofreading service.

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• Ask a friend to read aloud
• Listen carefully when somebody else is reading
  your written piece. Pay attention when he/she
  find it difficult to read. If a reader doesnt
  sound fluent, it means your essay has troubles
  with a structure or word choice.

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• Start proofreading from the end
• It will help to focus more on separate words and
  sentences rather than on the whole paper. If you
  have troubles, use professional paraphrasing
  online help.

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• Ask a friend to proofread for you
• When all corrections are done, ask a friend or
  your teacher to check your work. You might have
  overlooked some typos and a second person can
  spot them from a fresh perspective.

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• Check fragments
• The most effective way to check for fragments is
  to read sentence by sentence. While reading, ask
  yourself, Does this sentence make any sense?.
  If yes, then it is absolutely correct if not,
  rewrite it.

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• Check for spelling
• Spell checker cant be reliable 100. You can use
  it, but then re-read the text by yourself. Do it
  from the end to the beginning of your written
  piece, word by word. If you dont have enough
  time for this, then create a list of words which
  always give you troubles. Refer to them when
  proofreading.

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• Check tables, figures, and illustrations
  carefully
• Look if all tables, pictures and so on are
  located in the right place and order, and have
  their titles and captions. Figures are tricky
  ones so check if you havent miss digits.

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• If tired, rest a little bit
• You should take regular breaks so proofreading
  wont make you sick. Plan your breaks in advance
  or just relax when youre feeling too tired.

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• Proofread a few times
• Youll be surprised how many errors you can miss
  when proofread essay just once. So, do it at
  least twice. You can look for grammar errors in
  the first round, then for word choice in the
  second one, finally for sentence structure in the
  third cycle.

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• If you have a doubt, use a dictionary
• If you dont know which word is the most accurate
  one, use a dictionary. In such a way, youll make
  your written piece original and rich. Look at
  this Google book and find even more tips.

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• Try different techniques
• For some students reading aloud is the most
  effective ways to spot errors, some prefer
  reading backward. Try all techniques you can find
  on proofreading websites in order to find the
  best one.

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• Still need proofreading help?
• Check
• onlineproofreadingservices.net
• right away!