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Crisp: Powerful Proofreading Skills: Tips, Techniques, and Tactics » (1st Edition)

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Authors: Debra A. Smith, Helen R. Sutton, Elaine Brett (Editor), Ralph Mapson
ISBN-13: 9781560522591, ISBN-10: 1560522593
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Crisp Publications, Inc.
Date Published: March 1995
Edition: 1st Edition

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Author Biography: Debra A. Smith

Book Synopsis

Explains basic proofreading rules, guidelines, strategies, and tips.

Table of Contents

Introduction Proofreader's Pretest
Section 1: Proofreading for Error-Free Copy What Is Proofreading? Setting the Stage Getting Started Achieving Error-Free Documents Proofreading Numbers and Names Incorporating Proofreaders' Marks How to Give Proofreading Feedback to Others
Section 2: Proofreading for Accuracy Know Your Grammar Terms Proofreading for Grammatical Errors Proofreading for Punctuation Errors Proofreading for Spelling Errors Proofreading for Usage Errors Proofreading for Capitalization Errors Proofreading for Number Errors
Section 3: Summary Proofreader's Post Test Create Your Own Proofreader's Library
Section 4: Exercise Answers Recommended Reading

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