Last But Not Least
eBook - ePub

Last But Not Least

A Guide to Proofreading Text

  1. 176 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Last But Not Least

A Guide to Proofreading Text

About this book

Systematic, practical, complete — an essential resource for anyone who works with words

Proofreaders are like goalkeepers: the last line of defence against mistakes that slip past their hard-working teammates. While proofreading is obviously not the only important job in the writing process, it is a necessary one — last, but definitely not least.

The best proofreaders know that efficient and precise proofreading requires more than grammatical and mechanical expertise. It requires focus, sensitivity, self-awareness, almost saintly patience, and — importantly — a thorough understanding of the core responsibilities and processes of the proofreader. To be a great proofreader, you need to learn to think like one.

Last But Not Least takes you beyond the basics of punctuation and grammar and into the nuts and bolts of how proofreaders think and work. This combination reference and workbook is a go-to guide for novice proofreaders and seasoned professionals alike. Includes grammar and punctuation primers, as well as 25 exercises to sharpen your skills.

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Table of contents

  1. Acknowledgements
  2. Introduction
  3. 1 HOW TO PROOFREAD: THE BASICS
  4. 2 SPELLING
  5. 3 PUNCTUATION AND MECHANICS
  6. 4 GRAMMAR
  7. 5 PROOFREADING TO MAKE SENSE
  8. 6 PROOFREADING VISUAL COMMUNICATION
  9. 7 CLOSING THE LOOP
  10. 8 PUTTING YOUR SKILLS TO THE TEST
  11. Answer Keys
  12. Appendix 1: Punctuation Primer
  13. Appendix 2: Grammar Primer
  14. Appendix 3: Some Troublesome Words and Phrases
  15. Appendix 4: Commonly Confused Words
  16. Appendix 5: Selected Resources
  17. Glossary
  18. Bibliography
  19. Index
  20. About the Author