Basic Proofreading Q&A

What is the process of reading a galley proof or electronic copy to ensure that it contains no reproduction errors called?

Proofreading

Line Editing

Editing

Peer Editing

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How were proofreaders able to mark up physical copies before digital publishing?

They would use a printing press

They would type out multiple copies

They would arrange letter tiles onto large plates.

They would use a pencil and paper

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What does the 'proof' in 'proofreader' refer to?

an early printed copy

the set of proofreader symbols

the process of reading a text to find errors

a spelling or grammar error

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Who proofreads a manuscript after it has been corrected by a copy or line editor?

the writer

a proofreader

the editor

a copy editor

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What is the benefit of peer editing?

It helps students learn to be more critical.

It helps students learn about other writers.

It helps students learn about themselves as writers.

It helps students learn about the craft of writing.

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Who is responsible for catching any errors in a proof of a text?

The proofreader

The line editor

The copy editor

The author

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What does proofreading involve?

Correcting any errors that might have slipped past before publication

Checking the document for grammar errors

Reworking sentences and sections so the entire document flows cohesively

Editing the document to ensure the ideas and arguments are effective

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FREE Basic Proofreading Question and Answers

What is the process of reading a galley proof or electronic copy to ensure that it contains no reproduction errors called?

How were proofreaders able to mark up physical copies before digital publishing?

What does the 'proof' in 'proofreader' refer to?

Who proofreads a manuscript after it has been corrected by a copy or line editor?

What is the benefit of peer editing?

Who is responsible for catching any errors in a proof of a text?

What does proofreading involve?

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FREE Proofreading Knowledge Question and Answers

What is the process of reading a galley proof or electronic copy to ensure that it contains no reproduction errors called?

How were proofreaders able to mark up physical copies before digital publishing?

What does the 'proof' in 'proofreader' refer to?

Who proofreads a manuscript after it has been corrected by a copy or line editor?

What is the benefit of peer editing?

Who is responsible for catching any errors in a proof of a text?

What does proofreading involve?

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