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SaveWhat Does a Proofreader Do?
Proofreaders examine facsimiles of the finished products such as books, newspaper and magazines. They correct grammatical, typographical and spelling errors in order to ensure the quality of the printed product.
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Grammar
The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Proofreader
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialGrammar knowledge
The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.
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EssentialCopyright Legislation knowledge
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
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EssentialSpelling knowledge
The rules concerning the way words are spelled.
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EssentialApply Grammar And Spelling Rules skill
Apply the rules of spelling and grammar and ensure consistency throughout texts.
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EssentialFollow Work Schedule skill
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EssentialProofread Text skill
Read a text thoroughly, search for, review and correct errors to ensure content is valid for publishing.
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EssentialMaster Language Rules skill
Master the techniques and practices of the languages to be translated. This includes both your own native language, as well as foreign languages. Be familiar with applicable standards and rules …
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EssentialUse Dictionaries skill
Use glossaries and dictionaries to search for the meaning, the spelling, and synonyms of words.
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Optional Skills (5 of 10 displayed)
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OptionalTypography knowledge
The procedure of arranging written texts for printing processes.
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OptionalProofing Methods knowledge
Various proofing methods are needed for certain kinds of products. They range from soft proofing, which presents the result on a monitor, to hard proofing, where an actual printed sample …
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OptionalApply Desktop Publishing Techniques skill
Apply desktop publishing techniques and software to create page layouts and typographic quality text.
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OptionalConsult Information Sources skill
Consult relevant information sources to find inspiration, to educate yourself on certain topics and to acquire background information.
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OptionalConsult With Editor skill
Consult with the editor of a book, magazine, journal or other publications about expectations, requirements, and progress.
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OptionalRewrite Articles skill
Rewrite articles to correct errors, make them more appealing to the audience, and to ensure that they fit within time and space allotments.
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OptionalLay Out Digital Written Content skill
Lay out pages by selecting sizes, styles and entering text and graphics into computer systems.
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OptionalRead Articles skill
Read unpublished articles thoroughly to look for errors.
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OptionalRead Books skill
Read the latest book releases and give your opinion on them.
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OptionalTrack Changes In Text Editing skill
Track changes such as grammar and spelling corrections, element additions, and other modifications when editing (digital) texts.
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