College Composition / Unit 1 CMP 0015 short lesson, about 20 seconds
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The idea
Proofreading is the final check for small details: spelling, punctuation, typing mistakes and formatting.
In practice
It includes checking that the paper follows the required style guide, such as the Modern Language Association or the American Psychological Association.
Where people slip
A spell-checker misses correctly spelled wrong words, such as their for there, so read the final draft yourself.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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