Proofreading

You are probably painfully aware that mistakes are made during typesetting. Instructions are frequently misinterpreted, improper shortcuts are taken and content is misplaced. On top of that, when you receive the proofs, you may be disappointed to discover that your copyeditor left certain matters unresolved.

The answer is to choose a proofreader who knows how to:

• scan for missing content and reinstate it
• verify that the rules in your text design have been followed
• make smart adjustments to tidy up bad page layouts
• inspect the detail, labelling, number and caption of every illustration against its brief
• correct any errors in the setting and referencing of tables
• check that your citations and bibliography correspond with each other
• catch any errors in sense, spelling, grammar and punctuation that have slipped through
• make style adjustments to achieve consistency with your house style rules
• tie up all loose ends, including page references and the table of contents
• raise respectful, clear and concise queries to fully resolve any remaining issues
• communicate professionally and politely at all stages.

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