Why Proofread?
January 27th, 2011 Posted in Blog: writing, editing | No Comments »Your reader should focus on the point you put across and not on the grammar mistake that changed the meaning of the point. An error, once read by your intended reader, cannot be undone. Having your document proofread before releasing, printing, or publication adds undeniable value.
When working on your documents, make sure your words are concise, factual, and correctly presented. You could be surprised at how obvious errors can come to your attention when you read your work just once before you send it off. Many simple documents require proofreading: letters, CVs, websites, presentations, brochures, newsletters, reports, short stories, etc.
I have worked in software programming, quality assurance and project co-ordination and I have experience in people-and-office management as well as director-level personal assistance. Industries I’ve worked with include adult training (online and facilitator-led), travel visas, manufacturing and retail accounts. In all cases, proofreading my own (and others’) work has proven to be a worthwhile task.