Being able to proofread is useful in helping you to spot and correct any mistakes in your writing. You can then edit the writing after you've finished proofreading.
Quick tips from tutors
Editing and proofreading includes:
- The different stages of writing
- The place of editing in the writing process
- The process of editing
- Strategies for proofreading
Downloadable Factsheets
Making changes to writing
How to write a first draft then making changes after you’ve planned your writing.
Different stages of writing
How to plan your writing and understanding the different stages involved.
Downloadable Worksheets
Checking your writing
A 'spot the difference' activity on checking your writing.
Editing and proofreading a formal letter
Test your skills in writing a formal letter and correct spelling and grammar mistakes
Proofreading a menu
Review a typical restaurant menu and see if you can find seven spelling mistakes.
Checking your proofreading and editing
Test your understanding of how to check your proofreading and editing skills.
More proofreading and editing checks
Test your understanding of how to check your proofreading and editing skills.
More proofreading and editing spelling
Test your spelling to practise your proofreading and editing skills
Proofreading a job application letter
Test your skills in proofreading a typical letter responding to a job vacancy.
Proofreading and editing spelling
Test your spelling, as part of your proofreading and editing skills.
Editing and proofreading a letter of complaint
Review a typical letter complaining about a service and see if you can find spelling and grammar mistakes.
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