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Medesa

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on: Jun 23, 2018
Which of the following will result in less effective proofreading?
 
  A) Reading through the document quickly, several times
  B) Blocking out distractions and read small amounts of material at a time
  C) Allowing time to pass between finishing the writing of the document and proofreading the document
  D) Double checking names, titles, dates, and numbers
  E) Reading aloud

Question 2

When inspecting a document for quality, what activity is the writer doing?
 
  A) Designing
  B) Formatting
  C) Inserting white space
  D) Proofreading
  E) Ensuring consistency


jjorrostieta

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

Answer: A
Explanation: A) 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. Quick proofreading is not careful proofreading.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D
Explanation: D) Proofreading is the quality inspection stage for your documents. It is your last chance to make sure your document is ready to carry your messageand your reputationto the intended audience. Even a small mistake can doom your efforts, so take proofreading seriously.


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