1. PROOFREADING What’s it all about?
Ringgold High School – Ms. Baertsch 2007

2. Introduction In this lesson you will learn: What proofreading is
Who does proofreading
Why proofreading is done
How proofreading is done
Commonly used proofreading marks

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

4. Who Proofreads and Why Authors (You and I) Business professionals
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. How Do You Proofread Read for understanding. Read your paper out loud.
Read you paper backwards – one sentence at a time
Read every word – don’t read extra words.

6. Common Proofreading Marks

7. Practice – find 2 mistakes in each sentence
1. Their were ten broken egg’s in the carton.
There were ten broken eggs in the carton.
2. Each of the boys’ are writing a different story.
3. Did Taylor and me borrow the wrong car.
4. how many people seen the strange object?

8. Practice 5. Randall said, “Its too late to go out”!
6. The title of the book is a piece of Toast.
7. I’d like to invite joan to visit us in florida.
8. We will meet every friday during the Summer.

9. Proofreading Links