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Editing & proofreading is a must to ensure your document is free of grammar, typos, spelling & structural mistakes. For the perfect outcome, always edit & proofread and/ or have someone edit & proofread for you. Take a break between writing & editing and another break between editing & proofreading. Also see resume writing.

To follow are some helpful editing & proofreading tips:

  • Read out loud and read slowly. Avoid reading quickly.

  • Point your pen or pencil to the words you are reading so you don't skip anything.

  • Once you finish writing your draft, print the document, so you can start marking up the printed document.

  • Start editing by checking content, style, clarity & overall structural.

  • Once you have completed your editing and you have made all the necessary revisions, start with proofreading.

  • Read through the document several times, once for spelling, once for punctuation.... etc.

  • Use a spelling checker, but don't rely on it, as spelling checkers don't distinguish between similar words (for example the difference between the words from & form) & they may suggest a word that isn't exactly the word you want to use. So if you are not sure, always check using a dictionary or an on-line dictionary..

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Also see resume writing services. We are based in Sydney, Australia.