Writing Resources
The importance of proofreading is something that cannot be ignored by writers Even with existence of modern wonders like word processors writers know human proofreaders are integral Proofreaders are employed to proofread and suggest editing in a writer's work A number of proofreading methods exist These range from traditional methods to alternative methods like copy reading scanning and double reading Before you embark on proofreading it is advisable to institute some measures Ensure the overall focus of your essay is revised first before editing of sentences and words This means revision needs to be done before editing Set time for proofreading which is different from writing Putting a day between the two activities is recommended This will help to note mistakes easily While writing your essay avoid use of unnecessary words It helps to have simple sentences with no complexities in construction and language As a writer with some experience in writing we have an idea of the common mistakes we normally make Make a mental note of these mistakes before starting on proofreading This way you will be able to identify them easily
