What is Document Proofreading?

Proofreading (often misspelled proof reading or proof-reading) is the final check for errors performed on printed text prior to publication. Proofreading provides an author with a final quality check to ensure that writing errors are not overlooked. This can save costly editing and reprinting expenses and ensure that you maintain your professional image.

Proofreaders need a meticulous eye for detail, and will typically review a document to identify mistakes such as:

    * typographical errors
    * spelling mistakes, that can include mistakes that have not been identified by a spell checker
    * basic grammar mistakes, including the use of appropriate words, and checking for complete sentences
    * punctuation errors, including commas, full stops (periods) and sentence capitalization

Typically, a proofreader makes corrections and suggestions in the margins of the document using industry-standard proofreading symbols (marks). However, in order to understand these changes, knowledge of these symbols and meanings are required.

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