Male wearing glasses: As far as proof reading goes, it's probably best if can get somebody else actually to read it, proof read what you've done because they might pick up something that you've missed.
Male wearing suit: Most people will have a spell checker which is flagging up whether a word is spelt correctly or incorrectly, but it won't tell you is whether the context is correct.
Male in grey jumper: What I tend to do is write my emails out, at the end of the email I tend to sort of glaze back over it and proof read everything that I've written.
Female with dark hair: If I send an email and it sounds bad or the grammar is bad, then well it doesn't look very professional and how can they trust then us with their business if we can't even send a simple email without any mistakes?
Male in dark suit: We wouldn't want to send this to the printer and have ten thousand leaflets printed with mistakes in them.
So what we'll do is, we'll make sure that the spelling is all correct, that the punctuation is in the right place and that the copy makes sense.
Being able to proofread is useful in helping you to spot and correct any mistakes in your writing. You can then edit the writing after you've finished proofreading.
Quick tips from tutors
Editing and proofreading includes:
- The different stages of writing
- The place of editing in the writing process
- The process of editing
- Strategies for proofreading
Downloadable Factsheets
Entry 3 - Making changes to writing
How to write a first draft then making changes after you’ve planned your writing.
Level 1 - Different stages of writing
How to plan your writing and understanding the different stages involved.
Downloadable Worksheets
Entry 1 & 2 - Checking your writing
A 'spot the difference' activity on checking your writing.
Entry 3 - Editing and proofreading a formal letter
Test your skills in writing a formal letter and correct spelling and grammar mistakes
Entry 3 - Proofreading a menu
Review a typical restaurant menu and see if you can find seven spelling mistakes.
Level 1 - Checking your proofreading and editing
Test your understanding of how to check your proofreading and editing skills.
Level 1 - More proofreading and editing checks
Test your understanding of how to check your proofreading and editing skills.
Level 1 - More proofreading and editing spelling
Test your spelling to practise your proofreading and editing skills
Level 1 - Proofreading a job application letter
Test your skills in proofreading a typical letter responding to a job vacancy.
Level 1 - Proofreading and editing spelling
Test your spelling, as part of your proofreading and editing skills.
Level 1 - Editing and proofreading a letter of complaint
Review a typical letter complaining about a service and see if you can find spelling and grammar mistakes.
