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What do proofreading services include?

Proofreading services consist of checking for minor errors in a text after copy editing and before publication. While just about anyone can proofread material (such as a tweet or a poster) before it goes out into the world, expert proofreading takes a lot more skill and eagle eyes. 

These are what you can more or less expect whenever you hire a proofreader through Airtasker: 

Preparing a proofreading guide

Your proofreader starts by making a checklist that covers the style guide you need to follow, any notes or instructions you may have, or notes from your professor that may factor into your text’s proofreading. 

Fact-checking

Next, your Tasker fact-checks any dates, numbers, figures, and proper names. If you forgot to include specific information in your thesis, the proofreader highlights this omission so that you can add it in later. 

Checking for spelling errors

The proofreader checks for any spelling errors. Even if they’re using a digital file and there are spell checkers on Word and Google Docs, it’s still helpful to have real human eyes go over your text. If you’re used to British English but need to write using American English, they may also be able to catch some spelling and word choice errors. 

Reading out loud (and backwards)

One helpful tip for proofreading even your own work is reading the text aloud and then reading it backwards. This step ensures that you don’t have any run-on sentences, that the material has a nice flow or cadence, and that you catch any errors you might have missed while reading silently. You can expect a good proofreader to do this at least once. 

Another way to spot errors is to read one line at a time. This helps the proofreader focus on verb tenses as well, so they can mark any areas where you got inconsistent while writing.  

Checking the format

This is vital when you’re submitting a thesis or dissertation, which may require precise margins, font sizes, and table or chart descriptions. Your proofreader also checks for page numbering, column alignment, headlines, subheadings, and footnotes or endnotes. 

Since they are working with proof of your final document, all these little (but noticeable) things should be taken care of. This way, the material you submit to your publisher or professor or distribute to your clients and customers is error-free.

Recent Proofreading tasks in East Melbourne

Need to xray proof a room 2m x 1m

$250

Hawthorn East VIC, Australia

17th Apr 2024

Need to xray proof a room in medical clinic

Proofreading and editing the policy brief infographic

$30

Blackburn South, Victoria, Australia

7th Mar 2024

Hi, I need someone to proof and edit the infographic. It is 3 pages and 1025 words. There are some references in APA7, you also need to check it. If the design of the infographic please give me some advices abput layout as well. The job needs to be done by today before 9pm. Thank you.

Proof read small paragraph

$30

Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia

22nd Mar 2023

I am writing a short paragraph describing a wedding couple day. - Due date: Flexible

Sound proof between rooms

$300

Doncaster East VIC, Australia

2nd Dec 2022

We need to improve the sound proof for our drum room - Due date: Flexible

Proofreading and editing of current resume

$20

Doncaster East VIC, Australia

19th Feb 2022

Hi there I need someone professional help me to edit my current resume and cover letter to make it more presentable and professional as per Australian standards and tailored it to specific job.

Thanks Tahir. He did a great job with my resume and cover letter! Easy communication and fast!