Why Proofreading Matters In Writing Tenders

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Why Proofreading Matters In Writing Tenders.
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What is Proofread?

• Proofreading is the process of reviewing the
  final draft of a piece of writing to ensure -
• consistency
• accuracy in grammar
• spelling
• punctuation
• formatting.

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Objectives of Proofread.

• Check that content looks right and is logically
  arranged.
• Eliminate inelegant or confusing word, column
  and page breaks.
• Anything missed at the editing stage.
• Check page numbers and page headings.
• Identify necessary changes.

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Important Proofreading tips

• Watch out for omissions and inconsistencies in
  typography, layout and content.
• Ensure consistent styles of spellings and
  hyphenation particularly by following a style
  guide, if supplied, or compiling their own.
• Check the table of contents against chapter
  titles, page numbers and end matter appendices,
  index, etc.

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• Be methodical. Take one line at a time. Point
  with your finger to read one word at a time.
• Print it out and read it.
• First, proofread the body of the text. Then go
  back and proofread the headings. Headings are
  prone to error because copy editors often don't
  focus on them.
• Read it upside down to focus on typology.

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Proofreading focuses on

• Paragraph structure.
• Sentence Structure.
• Sentence Error.
• Typographical Error.
• Word choice usage.

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Benefits of Proofreading.

• Help protect your business or brand from damage
  caused by documents containing errors or confused
  wording.
• It provide peace of mind and assurance that your
  document is the best that you can make it and
  will be understood by the reader.
• Proofreading provides the final polish to your
  words, ensuring clarity of message.

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• THANK YOU.