TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PROOFREADING»
The term «proofreading» is quite widely used and occupies the
36.718 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PROOFREADING»
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proofreading in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
proofreading and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Copyediting and
Proofreading For Dummies
Want to know more about what each job entails? This friendly guide helps you position yourself for success. Polish your skills, build a winning résumé and land the job you've always wanted.
2
McGraw-Hill's
Proofreading Handbook
You'll never send out a resume, submit a report, or hand in a proofread manuscript without first consulting this go-to guide.
3
Powerful
Proofreading Skills: Tips, Techniques and Tactics
Ever send out an embarrassing, costly, typo-filled, business letter? Now, this practical book is here to help.
Debra Smith, Helen Sutton, 1994
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Handbook for
proofreading
Demonstrates the basic methods of proofreading, introduces proofreading marks, and tells how to create a style sheet, check facts, and add typesetter instructions
Laura Killen Anderson, 1990
Help kids succeed in class and on tests with these fun, super-quick daily exercises that provide essetial practice in math, reading and writing, social studies, and test taking-and help meet that standards.
6
Proofreading: a programmed approach
Basics of Proofreading, 4E provides a programmed approach to reviewing the rules for effective written communication.
Dona Orr, Carol Henson, H. Frances Daniels, 2002
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Proofreading: Webster's Quotations, Facts and Phrases
Familiar Quotations Proofreading ndash; ProofWe are very apt to measure ourselves by our aspiration instead of our performance.
8
Developing
Proofreading and Editing Skills
From the Publisher: This trusted guide provides instruction and applications designed to sharpen skills in detecting and correcting writing errors.
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Easy Editing and
Proofreading: Editing and
Proofreading for ...
This is the final book in the series and aims to improve educational outcomes for indigenous and ESL students.
10
Proofreading (Gr. 5-8)
Proofreading for Incomplete Sentences Use proofreading marks and complete
the sentences below. Then write the sentence correctly on the line. Example: The
boy with the sled. Step 1: take out the period Step 2: add words to make the ...
Remedia Publications, 2007
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PROOFREADING»
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proofreading is used in the context of the following news items.
3 Times Not Stressing Over The Details Will Make You Better At …
If autocorrect or a squiggly red line is going to tempt you to waste brainpower proofreading, get old school and grab a pen and paper. Related: ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
Media freedom: South African government sees how its done in China
While Wang covered the natural resources beat for the paper, Moxley noticed Wang had begun proofreading the editorial opinion pages. «Daily Maverick, Jul 15»
Account Manager - Consumer/Lifestyle/Fashion
Requirements minimum job requirements: This position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, proofreading skills, the ability ... «Bizcommunity.com, Jul 15»
Carry out quality checks
... if the publishing company can appreciate the importance of doing this and identify and employ quality staff to do the editing and proofreading. «New Straits Times Online, Jul 15»
A 10-year anniversary!
... my colleagues in freelance writing, editing, proofreading and all other aspects of publishing, but "Be a Better Freelancer — Take it to the 10th! «Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Jul 15»
Not Lonely at the Top
We created a boss-subordinate relationship by asking one group of participants to choose seven tasks (e.g., a proofreading assignment, a logic ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
What did Caret say to Hashtag and Co? Symbolise this, brothers
I'm happy doing my foreign-language circumflexing and the occasional proofreading insertion. And anyone who has a problem with that can ... «The Age, Jul 15»
Watching your language
Civilians don't know what copy editors do. They have a muddled idea that editing begins and ends with proofreading, but they do know that ... «Baltimore Sun, Jul 15»
Living With Facial Disfigurement
I started in the proofreading room and worked my way up to chief sub. I'd go to work and pretend to be happy, but I avoided as many office ... «TodayFM, Jul 15»
I'd Rather Diverse Facebook Friends Than a Clique
I used to have a job with an academic journal, and one of my duties was proofreading. I know grammar. I also know that some people don't ... «Huffington Post Canada, Jul 15»
