Duration:
Self-study or classroom training
Description:
The 50-Minute Manager Series was designed to cover critical business and professional development topics in the shortest time possible. Our easy-to-read,
easy-to-understand format can be used for self-study or classroom training, or even office training. With a wealth of hands-on exercises, the 50-Minute
books keep you engaged and help you retain critical skills.
Ever send out an embarrassing, costly, typo-filled, business letter? Now, this practical book is here to help. Each section contains exercises and
activities that strengthen your proofreading skills and eliminate errors and inaccuracies from your documents.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Proofreader's Pretest
Section 1: Proofreading for Error-Free Copy
What Is Proofreading?
Setting the Stage
Getting Started
Achieving Error-Free Documents
Proofreading Numbers and Names
Incorporating Proofreaders' Marks
How to Give Proofreading Feedback to Others
Section 2: Proofreading for Accuracy
Know Your Grammar Terms
Proofreading for Grammatical Errors
Proofreading for Punctuation Errors
Proofreading for Spelling Errors
Proofreading for Usage Errors
Proofreading for Capitalization Errors
Proofreading for Number Errors
Section 3: Summary
Proofreader's Post Test
Create Your Own Proofreader's Library
Section 4: Exercise Answers
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