Before proofreading the written work of others, it is best to review the rules of English grammar and sentence structure. The rules have remained the same, but it is easy to forget them without consistent exposure. Sometimes a reminder of how things should be written can be useful.Once the rules are reviewed, it would be a great time to obtain a writing sample that needs review. Two websites
. that provide rules, example text, and other necessary materials can be found athttp://www.writingenglish.com/testlist.htm and http://www.writingenglish.com/testlist.htm. It is important to proofread multiple texts to obtain proficiency in proofreading. This can include texts from this site, a school essay from a friend, or even the local newspaper. The local newspaper should not have errors, but it is a great opportunity to think of how the article can be rewritten or reformatted.This task becomes a little more complicated if the proofreading involves the proofreaders own work. It is easy to overlook common mistakes while reading the text. Therefore, it is best to have the proofreader avoid reading their individual work, or to avoid reading it for an extended period of time. This will decrease familiarity with the text, so that when it is read for a second time it will be read more carefully.Finally, the proofreader needs to assess how changes will be made to the text. Some people make changes with track changes directly within the document. This allows for the original writer to see what they have written, the change that has been made, and to accept the change. Another way is to print out the document and make handwritten changes. This may take more time. The proofreader could copy and past the text to a new word document and then submit the old document with the new one to denote changes as well. There are many ways to proofread, but it is best if the proofreader finds the method that is the most efficient. More reference links: http://www.learnproofreading.com/id4.html http://www.writingenglish.com/testlist.htm
