Why do I need a proofreader?

After all, I’ve read through my work, and I’ve used spellcheck. Bad news… spellcheck is not the answer to all your prayers. It will pick up thier, but not their when it’s the wrong there! And as for its and it’s – spellcheck is as confused as you probably are by now. For careful, thorough and accurate proofreading of your work, let a pair of human eyes do the job – a fresh pair. The trouble with reading your own work is that you know what you want it to say and tend to read the sense rather than what is actually on the page. Use and give your document it’s, sorry its, best possible chance!

Our proofreading services

Proofreading/Light Edit

This involves careful reading of your document(s), checking the accuracy of the following:

spelling
punctuation
grammar
correct use of capital letters
layout
flow (readability)
consistency (headings, lists, page numbers etc).

You will be sent two versions of your file. In the first “working file”, changes are highlighted and explained using Microsoft Word’s tracking, and you are free to accept or reject any of these changes. Any ambiguous text is highlighted in a different colour. A query list, noting any possible ambiguities or points which might require clarification, will also be sent in a separate document. In the second “show” copy of your file, tracking is removed and all changes have been accepted.

Website Checking

The Internet is one of the most effective and speedy ways to get your message across. However, a browse through only a few websites will show that many are riddled with errors. Our checking service will proofread your website, highlighting errors of spelling, grammar, punctuation, readability and consistency. On the Internet your message goes out to the world. Don’t create the wrong impression with avoidable errors.

 

For documents that require more than a basic proofread, see our writing services section.

Example proofread

Original

With highlighted changes

Corrected version with changes accepted