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Proofreading Plain and Simple (In Plain English Series) (Paperback)

by Debra Hart May (Author)

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Paperback: 196 pages
Publisher: Career Press (31 May 1997)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1564142914
ISBN-13: 978-1564142917
Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14 x 1.3 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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"Proofreading Plain and Simple" will give you - whether you're a student, administrative assistant, business manager, entrepreneur, job seeker, editor, or proofreader (of course) - all the techniques and advice necessary to write clear, understandable, and accurate copy.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Poor Reference - Plain and Simple, 13 Feb 2004

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If you are embarking on a career in proofreading in the UK, don’t buy this book. From a professional proofreadinq point of view, the structure of the book is both clumsy and patronising, the text seemingly being aimed at American middle managers who, having lost their secretaries, now have to do their own admin work. Additionally, as the book is American, the proofreadinq marks are not based on the British Standards so will be of no use in the UK. One particularly useless piece of advice is to kick a tree to free your mind from distraction (or 'internal noise' as the author calls it).
Unless US style self-help titles are your thing, this book probably isn't for you. Oh, and I found uncorrected errors in it!

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3.0 out of 5 stars proofreading plain and simple, 23 Jun 2005

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Although a great book full of information for those learning or updating their proofreading skills, it is perhaps more suited to a non uk market in that the proofreading signs are slightly differant which initially i found confusing, other than that worth a read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent concise guide to proofreading., 20 Jun 1998

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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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