1. Rules & Proofreading symbols
D.O.L.
Rules & Proofreading symbols

2. Rules for D.O.L. Write the date for every D.O.L. Skip lines.
Sentences should be written in black or blue ink. No pencil.
All corrections need to be made in red ink.
Fit as many D.O.L.’s on a paper as you can. Use the back.

3. Proofreading symbols

4. D.O.L.: 08/19/14
Sentence: president clinton of the united states together with the leaders of several south American countries have agreed to new meetings on economic development
Errors include:
Proper nouns
Commas
Proper adjective
Reduction
10 errors

5. D.O.L.: 08/19/14
Answer: President Clinton of the United States, together with the leaders of several South American countries, has agreed to new meetings on economic development.

6. D.O.L.: 08/19/14
Sentence: dana told raphael that they has got to leave their house early today to make it to the museum to see the exhibit of brazilian art on time
Errors include:
Proper noun
Agreement
Word choice, proper adjective
Reduction
5 errors

7. D.O.L.: 08/19/14
Answer: Dana told Raphael that they have to leave their house early today to make it to the museum to see the exhibit of Brazilian art.