Archive for July, 2010
Why Proofread? What’s the Point?
The function of a proofreader - The job of a proofreader is carefully and meticulously to check through every word of a text, editing out any tiny mistakes in spelling, grammar and punctuation. Many people think that essay editing ends there, but in fact proofreaders are also responsible for countless other tiny adjustments of structure, style and syntax, leading to a dramatic overall improvement in quality.
Proofreading Side
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Are you 100% confident in your spelling and grammar? With our proofreading service you can ensure that your writing is immaculate throughout.Should I use less or fewer?
Frequently confused word pairs are one of the most common mistakes you will come across when correcting English grammar. From standard essay writing right up to undergraduate dissertations and even in a masters dissertation it is not uncommon to find a student mixing up pairs such as less and fewer, practice and practise, or irritate and aggravate. Read on for a quick and simple guide to correct grammar and choosing the right word every time.
Proofreading and Editing: Why proofread?
What is the point of proofreading? As long as your writing is getting your message across, why be fussy with spelling, grammar and punctuation? You are communicating so is there really any need to get the language absolutely perfect?
With all the urban slang, abbreviations and spelling mistakes that are used in email and text messages, we have all become a lot more relaxed over what we think of as acceptable written English. There are good reasons for English to be standardized though. Bad English can cost you grades – and even money.
