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A proofreader typically
reads a manuscript after it has been edited and set into type,
correcting any errors of grammar, word usage or sense the editor may
have missed; marking errors introduced by the printer; and sometimes
comparing the pages to the copy editor's copy, making sure corrections
have been properly made.
If one has patience, a great eye for
detail, and a passion for reading, he may enjoy proofreading.
Once one has finished proofreading the required content, he needs to
indicate the required changes.
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And this definitely doesn't need any
professional training in proofreading in order to benefit from the use
of proofreading notations.
The notations are simply a combination of symbols and marks that can be
used by a proofreader to mark up the content or material that is
required to be proofread.
Using the computer to do most of the work has not made the use of
proofreading marks on hard copy obsolete. This is because there are some
types of errors that become obvious only when they are seen in print.
One cannot always rely completely on what is displayed on the screen.
Proofreading notations have an advantage, as in they provide consistency
and help in avoiding any miscommunication that might occur.
Whether one is sharing the work with
other people or proofreading one’s own work, the proper usage of
notations goes a long way in saving time and avoiding potential avenues
of frustration.
The standard notations offer a graphical system which has been adapted
to convey much through minimal usage of small spaces. This is due to the
precision, and the determinable meanings that leave very little
ambiguity in perception of the meanings.
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