proofreading

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    Proofreading means reading (activity)reading a proof copy of a text in order to detect and correct any errors. A proof copy is traditionally a version of a manuscript that has been typesettingtypeset after copy editing, but the line between copy editing and proofreading is thin. Proof manuscripts often contain typographytypographical errors introduced during typesetting by mistyping (hence the word "typo" to refer to misplaced or incorrect characters). Earlier, when handwritinghandwritten originals were common, it was often easier for a copy editor to review and mark up a manuscript after it had been typeset. Today, proofreading usually refers to reviewing any text, hardcopy or electronic copy (on a computer), and checking for all types of errors.

    See also -
  • copy editing
  • house style
  • obelism
  • typographical personification
  • typographical syntax
  • Distributed Proofreaders

    External links -
  • ideography.co.uk - List of proof correction marks
  • pgdp.net - Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
  • copyediting.co.uk - Advice on freelance proofreading and copy editing (UK)
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  • Websites


    Professional Proofreaders!
    Canyouproofthis.com provides language quality control services in English and German! Our proofreading, copy editing and formatting services provide the professional appearance your writing needs to be successful. We correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, style and structure. We find errors your spelling checker misses!
    http://www.canyouproofthis.com/

    Textwerkstatt Anke Simon
    Translation, copy-editing and proofreading service. Languages: German, English, French, Breton.
    http://www.anke-simon-online.de/

    Freelance Proofreader
    Freelance proofreader based in Chicago, Illinois
    http://www.proofreader.cc/

    Websites Editing
    Webmaster support, proofreading, revenue suggestion, shoulder to cry on.
    http://www.websitesediting.com/

    proofreading.de
    lektorat und übersetzung editing and translation
    http://www.proofreading.de/

    Wright Communications
    Professional writing and editing services for business, industry, higher education, biotechnology, marketing, product and service positioning, PR, corporate communications, newsletters, website content
    http://www.wrightcommunications.be

    Capital Community College
    Credit and non-credit courses in computer training, business, precision machining, real estate and several other disciplines.
    http://webster.commnet.edu

    Purdue Online Writing Lab
    Writing lab and resources. Email newsletter available.
    http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

    Education Place
    Elementary resources for teachers, students, and parents. Includes reading/language arts, math, science, and social studies centers, intervention, professional development, searchable activity database, educational games, and textbook support.
    http://www.eduplace.com/

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