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Proofreading Andediting Symbols

This document provides an overview of standard proofreading symbols used to mark edits and corrections in writing. It explains symbols for inserting or deleting letters, words, spaces and lines. It also covers symbols for capitalization, punctuation, spelling errors, transposing letters and words, and beginning new paragraphs. The document emphasizes the importance of proofreading by having the writer practice applying the symbols and reminding readers to proofread multiple times.

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Proofreading Andediting Symbols

This document provides an overview of standard proofreading symbols used to mark edits and corrections in writing. It explains symbols for inserting or deleting letters, words, spaces and lines. It also covers symbols for capitalization, punctuation, spelling errors, transposing letters and words, and beginning new paragraphs. The document emphasizes the importance of proofreading by having the writer practice applying the symbols and reminding readers to proofread multiple times.

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Proofreading andEditing

Symbols
Proofreading and Editing Symbols

• Standard symbols make it easier to


show where changes are needed
in a piece of writing. When
proofreading your own or a
classmate’s work, use the standard
proofreading symbols that follow.
Hints for Successful Proofreading
• Cultivate a healthy sense of doubt. If
there are types of errors you know you
tend to make, double check for those.
• Read very slowly. If possible, read
out loud.
• Read what is actually on the page, not what
you think is there.
• Proofread more than once.
• If possible, work with someone else.
Insert
• This symbol is
used to insert
letters or words.

• Practice using
this symbol:
– I proofred.
Insert Correction

a
• I proofred.
Insert Space
• This symbol is
used to insert a
space between
words or letters.

• Practice using
this symbol:
– Iproofread.
Insert Space Correction

• Iproofread.
Insert Line Space
• This symbol is used to
insert an extra line
space between typed
or written lines.

• Practice using this


symbol:
– I proofread all of
my writing, so I get
good grades.
Insert Line Space Correction

• I proofread all of
writing,
my so I get good
grades.
Delete
• This symbol is used
to delete letters or
words.

• Practice using this


symbol:
– I pproofread.
Delete Correction

• I pproofread.
Delete Line Space
• This symbol is used to
delete unnecessary
line spaces between
typed or written lines.

• Practice using this


symbol:
– I proofread all of my
writing, so I can get

good grades.
Delete Line Space Correction

• I proofread all of my
writing, so I
can get
good
grades.
Close Up Space
• This symbol is used to
close up a space
between letters or
words.

• Practice using this


symbol:
– I proof read.
Close Up Space Correction

• I proof
read.
Delete and Close Up Space
• This symbol is used
to delete letters or
words and close up
the space.

• Practice using this


symbol:
– I prooofread.
Delete and Close Up Space
Correction

• I prooofread.
Begin New Paragraph
• This symbol is used to
begin a new
paragraph and show
the need for
indentation.

• Practice using this


symbol:
– I proofread. My
English teacher is the
best.
Begin New Paragraph Correction

• I proofread. My
English teacher is
the best.
Spelling Error
• This symbol is used
to show a spelling
error.

• Practice using this


symbol:
– I prufreed.
Spelling Error Correction

• I prufreed.
Wrong Word
• This symbol is used
to show that the
writer has used a
wrong word.

• Practice using this


symbol:
– Me proofread.
– I proofread there
paper.
Wrong Word Correction

• Me proofread.

• I proofread there paper.


Lowercase
• This symbol is used
to show that an
uppercase letter
should be made
lowercase.

• Practice using this


symbol:
– I Proofread.
Lowercase Correction

• I Proofread.
Capitalize
• This symbol is used
to show that a
lowercase letter
should be made
uppercase.

• Practice using this


symbol:
– i proofread.
Capitalization Correction

• i proofread.
Transpose Letters and Words
• This symbol is used to
show that the order of
letters or words
should be switched or
transposed.

• Practice using this


symbol:
– I proofraed.
– I proofread work
her.
Transpose Letters and Words
Correction

•I proofraed.

• I proofread work her.


Insert End Punctuation
• These symbols are
used for inserting a
period, question mark,
and exclamation
point.

• Practice using one of


these symbols:
– Do you know how to
proofread
Insert End Punctuation
Correction

• Do you know how


to proofread
Punctuation Within a Sentence
• These symbols are used
for inserting a comma,
colon, semicolon, and
hyphen.

• Practice using one of


these symbols:
– I will proofread and she
will help.
Punctuation Within a Sentence
Correction

• I will proofread
and she will help.
Punctuation Within a Sentence
• These symbols are used
for inserting an
apostrophe, single
quotation marks, and
double quotation marks.

• Practice using one of


these symbols:
– I proofread Ms. Sekols
paper.
Punctuation Within a Sentence
Correction

• I proofread Ms. Sekols


paper.
Always Remember to Proofread

• The beautiful part of writing


is that you don’t have to get it
right the first time, unlike,
say, a brain surgeon.

Proofread, Proofread, and Proofread


Again
Quiz
sketch the needed sybol for the
following
1.Inserting a comma
2. Insert End Question mark
3. Transpose Letters and Words
Correction
4.Capitalize
5. Spelling Error Correction

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