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How can you improve your proofreading skills online?

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Proofreading is the process of checking and correcting errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting in written texts. It is an essential skill for anyone who writes for academic, professional, or personal purposes. However, proofreading can be challenging, especially if you are working on a tight deadline, a complex topic, or a long document. How can you improve your proofreading skills online? Here are some tips and resources that can help you become a better proofreader.

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1 Read aloud

One of the simplest and most effective ways to improve your proofreading skills online is to read your text aloud. This can help you catch errors that you might miss when reading silently, such as missing words, repeated words, awkward sentences, or inconsistent tone. Reading aloud can also help you improve your pronunciation, intonation, and fluency in English. You can use a text-to-speech tool, such as NaturalReader or ReadSpeaker, to listen to your text read by a computer voice, or you can record yourself reading your text and play it back.

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Claire Vorster

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Here’s a way of thinking about this in a famous six-word story from screenwriter and director Nora Ephron: “Secret to life: marry an Italian.” The point? You can speak volumes using a few words. “Anyone and everyone taking a writing class knows that the secret of good writing is to cut it back, pare it down, winnow, chop, hack, prune, and trim, remove every superfluous word, compress, compress, compress…” —Nick Hornby, The Polysyllabic Spree In short, proofread and edit. A great chef will tell you that the secret to a memorable sauce is to start big, apply heat and reduce, taste and adjust, until you have the essence - everything that’s good. Memorable writing requires the same treatment.

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2 Use online tools

Another way to improve your proofreading skills online is to use online tools that can help you check and correct your text. There are many free and paid tools that can help you with different aspects of proofreading, such as spelling, grammar, punctuation, style, readability, plagiarism, and more. Some of the popular online tools for proofreading are Grammarly, ProWritingAid, Hemingway Editor, and Copyscape. However, you should not rely solely on these tools, as they may not catch all the errors or nuances in your text. You should always review your text manually and use your own judgment.

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3 Learn from feedback

A third way to improve your proofreading skills online is to learn from feedback. Feedback can come from different sources, such as your teachers, peers, clients, readers, or online communities. Feedback can help you identify your strengths and weaknesses in proofreading, as well as learn from other people's perspectives and suggestions. You can ask for feedback on your text by sharing it on online platforms, such as Google Docs, Dropbox Paper, or Medium, or by joining online groups, forums, or blogs related to your topic or genre. You can also give feedback to others and learn from their mistakes and successes.

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4 Take online courses

A fourth way to improve your proofreading skills online is to take online courses that can teach you the principles and practices of proofreading. Online courses can help you learn the rules and conventions of English spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting, as well as the skills and techniques of proofreading different types of texts, such as academic papers, business documents, creative writing, or web content. Online courses can also provide you with exercises, quizzes, assignments, and certificates that can help you test and improve your proofreading skills. Some of the online courses that can help you with proofreading are Proofread Anywhere, Coursera's Writing in English at University, and Udemy's Proofreading Power.

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Richard Pilkington

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A quick and easy tool I often use is the Chicago Style Workouts. Technically, the writers aim these quizzes at people using Chicago style, but they're great for proofreading in general.

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5 Practice regularly

A fifth way to improve your proofreading skills online is to practice regularly. Practice can help you develop your proofreading skills, as well as your confidence and speed. You can practice proofreading by working on your own texts or by finding texts online that need proofreading. You can use online sources, such as newspapers, magazines, blogs, or ebooks, to find texts that interest you and challenge you. You can also use online platforms, such as Proofreading Academy, Upwork, or Fiverr, to find proofreading jobs or projects that can help you earn money and experience.

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6 Join online communities

A sixth way to improve your proofreading skills online is to join online communities that can support you and inspire you. Online communities can help you connect with other proofreaders, writers, editors, and learners who share your passion and goals. Online communities can also provide you with opportunities to network, collaborate, learn, and grow. You can join online communities by following social media accounts, podcasts, blogs, or newsletters related to proofreading, such as The Proofreader's Parlour, The Proofreading Podcast, or The Proofreading Tip of the Day. You can also join online groups, forums, or clubs related to proofreading, such as The Proofreaders' Corner, The Proofreaders' Cafe, or The Proofreading Club.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Richard Pilkington

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Remember that proofreading is an area to exercise understanding and to figure out the best way to communicate. It shouldn't be seen as an opportunity to look down on others. Where a mistake is missed in an email, for example, it's good to assume the best, not the worst.

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Carol Montana

Media Manager at Action Toward Independence
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At the very least, please use spellcheck! It certainly doesn't catch every error, but it's a great start. The other tip I've picked up through the years is reading an article or story backwards. Start with the last sentence, then second to last, and so on. And, if you're lucky enough to be in a collaborative venue, ask someone else to read for you. Another set of eyes is an amazing tool.

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Sophie-Marceau Nguekem

Professional Senior Translator | Interpreter | Subtitler | Transcriber | VoiceOver Artist (English - French)
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Pour améliorer vos compétences en relecture, il faut d'abord renforcer vos capacités et connaissances linguistiques. Ensuite, il est important de collaborer avec le traducteur du texte. Communiquer avec lui pendant la relecture permet d'améliorer le texte et de comprendre pourquoi certains mots et segments ont été traduits d'une certaine manière.

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1 Read aloud

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3 Learn from feedback

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5 Practice regularly

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