Proofreading your writing

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Proofreading is the act of checking a text for spelling and grammar mistakes, as well as making sure it's factually correct. It is an important stage when editing work and is usually done near the end of the writing process. In this summary, you will learn how to effectively proofread.

Spelling

One of the key tasks when proofreading is catching spelling mistakes. After proofreading, the same text is much clearer.

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Grammar

Another crucial task when proofreading is finding and correcting grammar mistakes. A good proofreader will catch them and correct them.​

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Tip: Watch out for homophones. These are words that sound the same, but are spelt differently. They are particularly easy to confuse when proofreading.

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Fact-checking

When you come across facts while proofreading, it is important to double-check that the facts are correct. Although facts can make you seem like an expert in the subject matter, you can lose credibility if they are incorrect.

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