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What's the difference between proofreading and editing?
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Proofreading Writing
06/13/20
Why should one read aloud when proofreading?
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06/02/20
Reactivating account
How do I reactivate my account as a Wyzant Tutor?Loretta Huddleston
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English essay can anyone help me out please
I'm trying to do a 800 word essay on "Don’t Let Stereotype Wrap Your Judgement” by Robert HelibornerI did my outline but I feel like I didn't get this right like my body paragraphs is off.here's my...
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"we earnestly look forward to hearing from you" Is this an okay phrase to use?
I am thinking about ending a hand-written letter with a phrase "Thank you so much again for reading this letter, and we earnestly look forward to hearing from you." I added the word "earnestly"...
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08/23/19
What makes a sentence a run-on? Can reading the sentence aloud help?
My friend said that she has to take a breath in the middle of a long sentence and that makes it a run-on. Is that correct? How do I know if it is a run-on sentence?
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What is a homophone?
What is a homophone, and can you give an example of one?
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Does this sentence make sense? Specifically after the comma in the second sentence.
Bryan Stevenson was in law school, lost. Lost because he did not find a meaning in his education with law, unfulfilled with the required monotonous courses.
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Proofreading
07/30/19
Determine the major supporting details of this paragraph
Advertising is part of the free market system and has several benefits. First, by encouraging competition, it fosters economic growth. New products are developed and offered, stimulating the...
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Proofreading
07/11/19
What distinguishes SCI editing from conventional proofreading/editing?
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Proofreading
07/11/19
What is kinetic proofreading and how does it work?
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Proofreading
07/11/19
What are some proofreading strategies to follow?
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06/17/19
Can stories be "revived"?
Has it happened to you that "you're in love" with an idea of yours? Like a core idea that you won't let go no matter what?I heard that people usually write, check and recheck the story they write,...
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06/17/19
Academic books published by university presses: How much expertise do the editors have?
I'm talking about books on specific academic topic, e.g. history of the Aztecs before colonialism, which are published by [university presses](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_press) like...
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APA Citation for a undergrad-level book review?
I'm writing a book review for sociology on the book *Sidewalk* by Mitchell Duneier.This book is the ONLY source for my whole paper. It is the only citation that I am using and the only outside...
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06/05/19
What punctuation to use when a character is writing something down?
I'm trying my hand at editing a friends work, and I've got a little stumped.They wrote the following:> 'Thinks he's the smartest one in the room,' Henry wrote on a piece of paper.(For context,...
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06/05/19
Typography for a book?
I know this must vary based on preference. I haven't gone to school for writing but regardless have started writing a book. I have a few chapters done, and need to start format and editing...
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06/05/19
What are some Que and Clues on 3rd Person POV shift?
I am writing in 3rd person limited POV. I have noticed I have section of text that seem to shift to omniscient. A lot of this happens when I'm forced to tell bits of information to the reader. By...
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