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bclement10

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To help find errors in plain sight the proofreader should stay focused and vigilant.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

When writing as a group, which of the following is true regarding proofreading?
 
  A) Proofreading becomes easier as each team member proofreads the work of other team members
  B) Proofreading becomes easier as each team member proofreads with a different focus
  C) Proofreading becomes more difficult as each team member uses a different set of proofreading rules
  D) Proofreading becomes more difficult as different software packages are not always compatible
  E) Proofreading is generally done by one person who looks for all errors, without consideration for who wrote each section


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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: FALSE
Explanation: To keep from missing errors that are in plain sight, try reading pages backward, placing your finger under each word and reading it silently, covering everything but the line you're currently reading, or reading the document aloud. These are called perceptual tricks.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D
Explanation: D) Make multiple passes. Go through the document several times, focusing on a different aspect each time. For instance, look for content errors the first time and layout errors the second time. Be especially vigilant with multiple writers and multiple computers, as information will not always transfer correctly.


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