Developing Proofreading and Editing Skills - Couverture souple

Camp, Sue C.

 
9780072937985: Developing Proofreading and Editing Skills

Synopsis

"Developing Proofreading and Editing Skills" provides readers with tips and techniques for proofreading and editing in the real world. Chapters address spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and even common keyboarding errors. A special CD-ROM features challenging review modules that cover proofreading in a variety of occupations, while a section on voice recognition technology discusses latest technologies.

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Book Description

This text provides instruction and exercises designed to sharpen skills in detecting and correcting errors in written communication of all kinds. The material progresses from easy-to-recognize errors to those that are more difficult to spot.

From the Publisher

Software TIPS give students advice on using software tools for proofreading and editing.
Netlink feature directs students to related on-line sites and sources.
Application exercises are at the end of each chapter, two of which are manual, and two are on the CD ROM for use with MS Word or Corel WordPerfect. These give students experience applying skills both manually and with software.
Coverage of proofreading and Voice Recognition Technology shows the necessity and value of proofreading skills even with the newest, most advanced technology.

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