proofreading
proofreading
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by Laurie - 2007-01-25
Writing is more than just taking a pen to paper or tapping away on the keyboard. A good writer has a working knowledge of basic grammar, spelling, pronunciation, and vocabulary. You may be thinking...
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by Laurie - 2007-02-03
Proofreading and editing one's own writing is very difficult. A quick reread seldom exposes the errors inherent in the work, but following the steps discussed in this article, should help you devel...
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by Lisa Vella - 2007-02-28
Perhaps something that not everyone knows is that editing has more than one facet. Although not exactly a diamond in itself, good editing may take your story from a diamond in the rough to a priceles...
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by Anne Hickley - 2007-02-28
One of the most frequent errors that I find when proofreading or checking transcriptions is the misuse of homonyms, or strictly speaking homophones. Homonyms are actually words with different meanings...
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by Paul Docherty - 2007-03-10
A style guide is a means of documenting your approach, as a writer, to the main elements of writing style that you believe need to be consistent. Style guides are generally associated with specialist...
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by Laurie - 2007-04-15
To is a homophone. I know what you're thinking - a what? A homophone; if you watch Jeopardy you know homophones are words that sound alike but have different meanings and are spelled differently. H...
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by Nick Summers - 2007-04-17
Setting up as a freelance editor or proofreader could be the ideal money maker for you. It's work you can carry out at home, as and when you like, doing as much or as little work as suits you. There's...
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by Debra Goring, Ph.D. - 2007-04-30
Ever strayed into a job you wished you hadn't because you were just not that familiar with the terminology and housestyle? Or gotten yourself in too deep on the science side? Or just could not find th...
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by Elaine Currie - 2007-05-14
When writing anything for publication, proofreading should never be skipped or skimped. Thorough proofreading and editing should be an integral part of the writing process. Here are four tips for ef...
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by Kit Heathcock - 2007-05-17
A website is the most important marketing tool for many businesses these days. It is often the first point of contact for a prospective client, who could well make a decision about whether or no...
