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Summary: Excellent concise guide to proofreading.
Review: A well-organized and concise reference for those who need to proofread written material. Excellent reminders for those who are experienced in proofreading, pointing out the pitfalls of proofreading one's own work (and even recommending graceful ways to proofread friends' and coworkers' materials). Good review of the basics of editing, appropriate use of proofreader's marks, and many excellent recommendation and reminders about the objectives and goals of proofreading. Should be part of your professional library.
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Summary: Thoughts from a Law Professor
Review: I teach legal writing and research at The John Marshall Law School in Chicago. Proofreading is one of the important skills that a lawyer needs to master. It is difficult to teach proofreading, however, particularly when we are also teaching large-scale format of legal memoranda and other documents, fundamental legal research skills, and effective communication of legal analysis. I wouldn't assign this book to my entire class, but every semester or so there is always a student (or two) who needs to learn the importance of proofreading (and time-management in writing). This book provides 185 pages (plus an index) of materials on proofreading. The book isn't really for those who are seeking careers as professional proofreaders, but it should be helpful to many writers who need to pay more attention to their writing. I'd also recommend a good grammar book and a dictionary as well!
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Summary: Not for professionals
Review: This book is fine, probably even very good, for those who wish to proof their own day-to-day business correspondence. However, the treatment of proofing symbols is limited, and the sample markings deviate somewhat from accepted professional practice. More of a first intro to some of the very basic things to look for when proofreading. No discussion of the bookmaking process or what editors expect of a professional proofreader.
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