{"id":3795,"date":"2015-09-25T10:12:13","date_gmt":"2015-09-25T09:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ncchomelearning.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3795"},"modified":"2024-08-28T09:02:57","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T08:02:57","slug":"6-tips-for-excelling-as-a-proof-reader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncchomelearning.co.uk\/blog\/6-tips-for-excelling-as-a-proof-reader\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips for Excelling As a Proof Reader"},"content":{"rendered":"
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With the concentration and patience required for long-reads and highlighting any mistakes or inaccuracies in copy, proof readers are zen-like masters of the English language. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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With the concentration and patience required for long-reads and highlighting any mistakes or inaccuracies in copy, proof readers are zen-like masters of the English language. Needless to say, it\u2019s a great skill to have and is ideal for people with an excellent attention to detail, intricate understanding of grammar, and a keen eye for picking up on any grammatical mistakes.<\/p>\n

There are a few tips to becoming an ace proof reader, so below we’ve given six of the best:<\/p>\n

No Distractions<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re going to be proof reading and correcting on-screen then disconnect from the internet, hide your mobile phone, turn off the TV, and close the door. If you still don\u2019t trust yourself not to get distracted, it\u2019s a good idea to print your document off and go to a library or similar environment.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Read \u2013 Analyse<\/h2>\n

Ignore the content, ignore the story, and don\u2019t read like you\u2019re a fan. You should be analysing each sentence word by word in a scientific manner.<\/p>\n

Read and Re-read For Clarity<\/h2>\n

Read sentences a number of times for a variety of different issues \u2013 check spelling and punctuation on one read-through of a sentence, then read it again to check grammar. Developing a methodical system of editing will lead to a more thorough proofing.<\/p>\n

Keep a Notepad Handy<\/h2>\n

If you need to look a word up, check a date, or research a quote then make a quick note of the page number and come back to it later on. Stopping to research the issue there and then will lead to a loss of focus and throw you off your game.<\/p>\n

Be Familiar With Frequent Mistakes<\/h2>\n

Every writer makes common mistakes the longer they’ve been writing a peace of work. Weather its mixing up their and there, too and to, or misplacing apostrophes, any writer switches off after a while and it\u2019s up to the proof reader to be familiar with them and have an eagle eye for these mistakes. Did you spot the ones I just made?<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Rely On Spell-check<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re proof reading on a computer, don\u2019t overly rely on spell-check. While it can correct standard and accidental misspells, there are other spellings it will just assume are right. To err is human, but to really foul things up you need a computer, as the old saying goes.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re an avid reader you might have a great sense of how a sentence should look, but without an understanding of basic grammar and punctuation rules then attempts at proof reading might fall a little flat. By attaining a recognised diploma<\/a><\/span> you can refine your base skills and gain the qualification to start proof reading professionally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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