267 Answered Questions for the topic proofreading

Proofreading Editing Style

03/14/19

Structuring a sentence with two phrases qualifying the same ending?
For a long time, I have wondered which way of writing the following is correct.(Is more than one correct?) 1. The expected result for integers denotes that a value should be **at least** a specific... more
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Proofreading Writing Editing Technique

03/14/19

Editors: Edit on first read, or read and edit on second round?
I edit novels (among other works). I was having a discussion with someone (not an editor) who didn't understand my technique. What I do is read through the document, and the moment something occurs... more
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03/14/19

What is wrong with this sentence, and how should I fix it?
I am proof-reading a short CV that details an employee's volunteer achievements. It will form part of an application for a committee position. The following sentence makes my brain itch, but I am... more
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Proofreading Editing Fiction Revision

03/14/19

Can I, as a reader, submit a "Bug Report" for a novel?
I just finished a new release.I encountered a passage in the book that doesn't quite make sense.Just a single sentence that is out of place.Grammatically it is fine, but in context it doesn't seem... more
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Proofreading Writing Editing Process

03/14/19

How to survive editing?
I am currently trying to edit a one my most recent novel. Trying is the keyword. I asked a few people to read my book as beta readers, but all of them have been busy, so no progress on that front.... more
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Proofreading Writing Editing

03/14/19

What is the fastest way to make an editor hate me?
I was reading an article the other day on "best practices" for presenting my work to an editor. It was very informative. But the inquisitive side of me started wondering what it was that might make... more
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Proofreading Editing Business Writing

03/13/19

When editing for a person, how much can be changed?
The context is a technical document that is written by one person and then sent out for review by others. The reviewers change word tense, change from active to passive voice, and make other style... more
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Proofreading English English Grammar

11/26/18

How should you punctuate a restrictive modifier?
How should you punctuate a restrictive modifier? A) Use commas to separate it from the rest of the sentence. B) Use dashes to separate it from the rest of the sentence. C) Add no... more
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Proofreading English Grammar

11/14/18

What is wrong with the sentence I wrote? (Grammar)
My teacher said I misused a comma, but I thought that all of my uses were correct.: I never believed in the imaginary friend my daughter deemed “Henry”, or her friend knew everything about our... more
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Proofreading

10/15/18

Homework English

Is Wednesday June 9, 2004 written correctly?
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Proofreading Writing

10/03/18

When is the best time to check your writing for style and correctness?
When is the best time to check your writing for style and correctness?Answers: During the development of the first draftAfter completing a draft of your writingAfter making improvements to the... more
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Proofreading Essay

03/31/17

Proofreading
Hey, can anyone here proofread my essay on religion an science? would appreciate a constructive feedback. thanks I have confidence in scientific belief because I live in the world that science... more
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Proofreading Editing

08/27/15

Proofread my paper and please edit it, I also need a tutor for my proofreading skills so i will use this as a test as well please contact me after
     In the novel, The Secret Life of Bees, by Sue Monk Kidd, Lily is the character whom has changed the most. First of all, Lily is the fundamental character, protagonist, and narrator of her... more
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Proofreading English Poetry

11/14/14

I need help to look over my sonnet
The sun is going downThere’s no one around to make me smileI'm walking slowly in this lonely towna light went cross a mileI try to catch it but its far awayAgain the cold winter cameI'm still... more
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Proofreading

05/21/14

Help reviewing essay
    I would like to do a review of the movie "The Birds".  It would be interesting due to the age of the movie.  The characters would be interesting to meet.  I would like to know how they did the... more
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Proofreading

05/20/14

Help editing paragraph
Did I edit this paragraph correctly?     Well, if you really want to know what I think, I think that our society places way, way too much emphasis on the importance of physical appearance or... more
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Proofreading

05/19/14

help with proofreading marks
will you check to see if I identified all the proofreading marks in this paragraph.          The goldfinch is a small, yellow bird with black and white striped wings.  Gold- finches are common... more
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