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Proofreading, Revising, & Editing Skills
When a written document reaches its audience, it needs to be word-perfect because spelling, grammar, and overall structure speak volumes about a writer's aptitude. Most standardized tests require that test takers write an essay or complete a short written section. It is important that writers take the time to learn how to find and eliminate misspelled words, correct grammar, and organize thoughts.
224 pages, Paperback
First published June 25, 2003
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December 22, 2022
I checked out "Proofreading, Revising, & Editing Skills" from the library with a stack of other books on editing. The other books I grabbed were aimed at professional writers ranging from journalists, bloggers, and fiction authors. I am studying in an attempt to write stronger first & second drafts that require less editing. My first novel manuscript went through six drafts before it felt ready to be pitched.
This book is a review of the grammatical rules we study in k-12th grade. I am teaching myself to use less passive voice, so I appreciated that section. The rest of it was a quick review of stuff I'm familiar with. This would be a good reference for a middle school or high school student who wants to brush up on their writing skills.
This book is a review of the grammatical rules we study in k-12th grade. I am teaching myself to use less passive voice, so I appreciated that section. The rest of it was a quick review of stuff I'm familiar with. This would be a good reference for a middle school or high school student who wants to brush up on their writing skills.
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