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HOW TO PROOFREAD

Published on Nov 20, 2015

Five tips for getting the most out of your proofreading pass.

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HOW TO PROOFREAD

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1. Read the paper out loud, slowly.

Or, have someone read it to you. Pay attention.
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2. Keep a checklist of errors you tend to make.

Do a proofreading pass for each error. 
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3. Check titles and headings.

Look for typos, matching, and structure.
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4. Cross-check citations.

Make sure each in-text citation matches a bibliographic citation.
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5. Update the file name.

Change the date or add "final" to avoid version confusion.
This deck identifies the five steps of a basic proofreading process. From the St. Edward's University OWL in Austin: http://sites.stedwards.edu/owl/.
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SEU OWL

https://www.stedwards.edu/writing-center