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Proofreading for Word Processing
South-Western (Verlag)
978-0-03-098011-4 (ISBN)
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This short and thorough book teaches students how to proofread - what to look for, how to use proofreader's marks and how to interpret such marks on edited copy. It can most effectively be used as a supplemental text in a word processing or applications course, or in office procedures, transcription, business English, or communications courses. Features: * A logical step-by-step presentation of the proofreading process helps students understand the methodical nature of proofreading. * The book covers proofreader's marks and contains numerous examples of how they're used. * Each proofreading concept is immediately reinforced with practices and examples of edited copy and final copy. * Introduction and review of English essentials reinforces related proofreading concepts. * Realistic business documents and examples bring the material to the real world. * End-of-unit activities include a Check Yourself for student practice, several applications activities covering that unit's concepts, and one cumulative reinforcement activity. * Answer keys to practices provide students with immediate feedback.
* The took of the text is clean and uncluttered, with effective use of a second color and highlighted information within boxes throughout the book. New to this edition: * The Second Edition contains more specific information on word processing functions and features, enabling students to relate to their computers regardless of the word processing software they're using. * A greater variety of types of documents for proofreading practice are included in the Second Edition. * Examples and wording are updated to reflect current, real world practice.
Introduction to Proofreading. What Is Proofreading?. Why Is Proofreading Important?. Who Is Responsible for Proofreading?. When Should Proofreading Be Done?. How Is Proofreading Done?. How Are Errors Corrected?. How Should Handwritten Copy Be Proofread?. What Are the Types of Errors to Look For?. Part I: Look for Errors in Format. Is the Document Style Correct?. Is the Paragraphing Consistent Throughout?. Is the Information Displayed Attractively?. Is the Line Spacing Correct?. Part II: Check for Obvious Errors. Is Word Division Correct?. Is There Proper Letter and Word Spacing?. Is Abbreviation and Number Style Correct?. Is Number Style Correct?. Is Capitalization Correct?. Part III: Read for Content Errors. Are Punctuation Marks Used Properly?. Is Proper Sentence Structure Used?. Are Grammar and Usage Correct?
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 28.1.1994 |
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Zusatzinfo | illustrations |
Verlagsort | Mason, OH |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 216 x 273 mm |
Gewicht | 509 g |
Themenwelt | Informatik ► Office Programme ► Word |
ISBN-10 | 0-03-098011-9 / 0030980119 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-03-098011-4 / 9780030980114 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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