Editing & Proofreading Tips
Proofreading and editing can me a very difficult task, especially if you are proofreading and editing the document that you have written.
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| 1. | Take a break from your paper before you start to proofread or edit. | Don't edit or proofread your paper immediately after you finished writing it. |
| 2. | Find a quite place where you can concentrate. | Don't proofread or edit your documents in front of the T. V. or where there are distractions. |
| 3. | Proofread or edit your documents in small intervals. Each time you do a little bit at time. | Don't proofread or edit your documents at one time. |
| 4. | Proofread or edit your documents when you are alert. | Don't proofread or edit when you are tired or before bed. |
| 5. | Proofread or edit your documents when you are calm, and have time. | Don't proofread or edit your documents when you are in a bad mood or in a hurry. |
| 6. | Change the font and the size of the fonts. | Don't' rely on the computer's spell checker! |
| 7. | Let a friend or professional edit or proofread your documents if possible. | |
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