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Is proofreading ability innate or learned?
To proofread at the high level needed for publications, the proofreader: must have been trained as an editor or proofreader (theoretically and/or on-the-job); i.e. must have learned an excelle...
How to write and edit an ATS-friendly resume
What is ATS? It's important nowadays to submit a resume that will be noticed by ATS. ATS is the acronym for 'Applicant Tracking Systems' which are some of the software programs used by hiri...
Comparing editors’ quotes when managing a project
Depending on the size of your project, and whether you are working for yourself or an employer, you may choose to: obtain a quote from only one editor, or request a quote from two or three...
The final copy edit
The final copy edit of a report or manuscript intended for publication is the final stage of correcting the document prior to it being designed. The 'final copy edit' of a document that is not i...
Self-publishing: file formats from writing to proofreading
Most manuscripts are written and edited in MS Word or other word processing programs. The program you then use to design and proofread your manuscript depends on the type of publication. Editing y...
Resumes – if they’re worth writing, they’re worth proofreading
Why is it important to proofread your resume? Proofreading * your resume is particularly important if you intend to apply for jobs that require good writing skills or attention to detail. But even...