Proofreading Tips

Whether you’re just getting started or are an experienced proofreader, there’s always something new to learn. That’s where our blogs come in! We've got expert advice on spelling, grammar, punctuation, referencing, proofreading different types of writing (from creative to business and academic), and much more!

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    The Etymology of ‘Proofreading’

    The Etymology of ‘Proofreading’

    Published Sep 28, 2017
    Last Updated May 16, 2023

    • Proofreading Tips
    • Vocabulary Tips

    Here at Knowadays we have a poster on the wall (next to the signed pictures of our favourite pedants of stage and screen) that says, ‘You don’t have to know the etymology of “proofreading” to work here, but it helps!’ Our questionable taste in wall décor aside, the term ‘proofreading’ does make more sense when […]

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The Etymology of ‘Proofreading’

  • Proofreading-and-Editing-Tips_-The-Etymology-of-‘Proofreading_21F_.jpg

    The Etymology of ‘Proofreading’

    Published Sep 28, 2017
    Last Updated May 16, 2023

    • Proofreading Tips
    • Vocabulary Tips

    Here at Knowadays we have a poster on the wall (next to the signed pictures of our favourite pedants of stage and screen) that says, ‘You don’t have to know the etymology of “proofreading” to work here, but it helps!’ Our questionable taste in wall décor aside, the term ‘proofreading’ does make more sense when […]

    Read more
  • Proofreading-and-Editing-Tips_-The-Etymology-of-‘Proofreading_21F_.jpg

    The Etymology of ‘Proofreading’

    The Etymology of ‘Proofreading’

    Published Sep 28, 2017
    Last Updated May 16, 2023

    • Proofreading Tips
    • Vocabulary Tips

    Here at Knowadays we have a poster on the wall (next to the signed pictures of our favourite pedants of stage and screen) that says, ‘You don’t have to know the etymology of “proofreading” to work here, but it helps!’ Our questionable taste in wall décor aside, the term ‘proofreading’ does make more sense when […]

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