Click on the link below to open the handout from The Writing Center, University of NorthCarolina at Chapel Hill titled, “Editing and Proofreading.
This handout has two purposes. First, you should read the handout to gain additionalknowledge and tips on editing and proofreading. Second, you will use this handout totest your proofreading skills. The handout contains seven errors (3 spelling, 2punctuation, 2 grammar). After you read through to review the content of the handout,read through to try to locate these 7 errors. Use the strategies given in “Theproofreading process” section of the handout as you look for the errors. Once you havefound as many errors as possible (give yourself adequate time before looking at theanswers), you can click on the link to see the location of the errors. Then, answer thefollowing questions about this activity. Use Microsoft Word to type all questions andanswers. Submit your document in the designated drop box (Number each question).1) Which editing and proofreading tip did you find the most beneficial for you?2) Do you prefer to proofread at the computer or from a printed copy of your text? Why?3) “The Proofreading Process” section of the handout contains many excellentstrategies for proofreading your document. However, many are quite time-consuming.Considering the importance of proofreading, you cannot spend too much time on thisprocess. Which of these strategies stood out to you as a beneficial strategy forproofreading? Why?4) Which strategy from “The Proofreading Process” section did you find most beneficialfor finding errors in the handout?5) How many of the seven errors did you find before looking at the version of thehandout with the errors marked?
