Proofreading: Anthology

Extracts are shown for portfolio purposes only. Visible edits illustrate professional proofreading practice. Copyright remains with the original authors.

Proofreading may include (but is not limited to):

• Reference checking (e.g. following the Oxford English Dictionary)

• Correcting grammar, punctuation, spelling and word breaks

• Maintaining house and text style (e.g. capitalisation, names of newspapers, song titles)

• Flagging potential issues such as factual inconsistencies, misrepresentation or biased language

• Checking layout-related details such as pagination and typesetting

• Preserving the author’s voice while improving clarity and consistency