The need for good, reliable proofreading skills is no longer limited to editors. The written word makes a powerful first and lasting impression.
Professors drop letter grades when research papers contain simple punctuation errors.
Employers set aside resumes containing a single typo. E-mail messages become the objects of lunchroom jokes due to a single, embarrassing slip of a keystroke. Customers and clients quickly decide an organization doesn't care based on a misspelled name. Proofreading Plain and Simple can help you avoid the consequences of poor proofreading. It includes examples of how to make corrections, a chart of common proofreading symbols, skill-building exercises, and advice from the pros on errors most common and most critical to catch.