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The Importance of Proofreading Your Papers and Documents
One should not underestimate the importance of proofreading. If you have written a manuscript for a book that you want to publish or if you have written a thesis or dissertation, before submitting to a publisher or to your adviser, it is important to have it proofread by someone else.
It takes skill to proofread accurately. You have to understand the intricacies of language and have a keen eye for detail. This is the reason why not all of us could qualify to be a proofreader. Some may claim to be proofreaders but many of those who claim to be vary in their degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
In the writing process, a proofreader’s role is very important. Errors that proofreaders can recognize include spelling mistakes, grammar errors, changes to the font, inconsistent alignment of the text, space or paragraph settings. Checking the consistency of the text is also a part of the proofreader’s work. Some examples would include consistence in the character’s name’s spelling or consistency in setting or plot continuity. Proofreaders can see errors such as starting a scene at night and in the middle part the scene become daytime. If a writer is working very closely with his manuscript, then he cannot spot these errors himself. Proofreaders start the process of highlighting areas of concern with your paper while a copy editor is the one who reviews your work thoroughly.
Some academic writers are so caught up with their argumentation that they don’t know is they are using the correct grammar, spelling or style. Proofreaders can also spot mistakes in referencing or failure to adhere to the style guidelines. Hiring a proofreader will give you the benefit of productivity, time efficiency, and a worth investment.
If you think it is ok not to proofread your manuscript, then you are looking to fail in this respect. It is pointless to risk getting a failing or a low mark or being rejected by a publishing company just because of spelling and grammar errors or inconsistency in style, when all it takes it is hiring a professional proofreader to ensure accuracy in your manuscript.
Never forget your professional proofreader is you have finished writing your manuscript and dissertation and getting it ready for submission. With the services of a professional proofreader you are assured that your manuscript or dissertation is free from spelling, grammar and consistency errors.