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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Proofreading Tips: When Should You Write Out Numbers in Full?
Proofreading Tips: When Should You Write Out Numbers in Full?
Published Aug 12, 2022
Last Updated Nov 18, 2024Style guides vary a lot on even the basics of how to write numbers. APA style, for instance, recommends writing out numbers under 10 as words and using numerals for larger numbers. But Chicago style recommends writing out numbers up to and including 100. And MLA style recommends writing out any number that can be […]
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Common Clichés (and How to Avoid Them)
Common Clichés (and How to Avoid Them)
Published Aug 10, 2022
Last Updated May 28, 2025Part of your job as a proofreader or editor is to help your client avoid clichés in their writing. This will involve highlighting overused terms and phrases and suggesting less clichéd alternatives. But to do this, you’ll first need to know what clichéd language is and how to spot it. This is where our guide […]
A Guide to Countable and Uncountable Nouns
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Writing Samples to Help You Practice Proofreading
Published Jul 27, 2022
Last Updated Nov 26, 2024At Knowadays, we love to help you improve your proofreading skills. So today, we’re giving you three short passages of text to practice on. They are written in American English. Just copy and paste each passage into a Microsoft Word document and make any changes you feel are necessary (focusing on clear errors rather than […]
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Is or Are? A Guide to Collective Nouns
Published Jul 20, 2022
Last Updated Nov 28, 2024Collective nouns are nouns that refer to a group of people or objects, including words like team, family, and crowd. But are they singular or plural? And how do you use collective nouns in a sentence? These are things you need to know as a proofreader. Read on to find out more. Collective Nouns and […]
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A Proofreader’s Guide to Exclamation Point Use
Published Jul 01, 2022
Last Updated Jun 29, 2024Exclamation points, also known as exclamation marks, are used to express excitement, enthusiasm, and other strong emotions. As a proofreader, though, you may need to help clients avoid overusing them or using exclamations in the wrong situation. So, when should exclamation points be used? And when should a proofreader step in to curb a client’s enthusiasm for […]
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Plagiarism in Business Writing
Published Jun 28, 2022
Last Updated Nov 26, 2024While plagiarism is less obviously a problem in business writing than in, say, creative or academic writing, it can still be an issue. And a good proofreader may need to highlight plagiarism in their client’s work. But what does plagiarism look like in the context of business writing? And how do you address it? In […]
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Proofreading and Editing Legal Writing
Published Jun 22, 2022
Last Updated Oct 23, 2024While we cover academic, creative, and business writing in the Becoming A Proofreader and Becoming An Editor courses, what about other writing types? How might proofreading and editing legal writing differ, for example? Well, there are some differences you will need to consider if you want to work with legal clients. In this post, we’ll […]
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Proofreading and Editing Medical Writing
Published Jun 21, 2022
Last Updated Feb 04, 2025We focus on academic, creative, and business writing in the Becoming A Proofreader and Becoming An Editor courses. But another area that proofreaders and editors may find work is medical writing. Here, then, we’ll outline what to expect when working with medical writing. Editing and Proofreading Medical Writing Medical writing is any writing that focuses […]
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Proofreading and Editing Journalism
Proofreading and Editing Journalism
Published Jun 20, 2022
Last Updated Jul 01, 2024In the Becoming A Proofreader and Becoming An Editor courses, we focus primarily on academic, creative, and business writing. But if you work as a freelancer, you may find yourself working with other client types as well, including journalists and journalistic organizations. To give you a sense of what to expect in these cases, then, […]
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The Ultimate Glossary of Proofreading and Editing Terms
The Ultimate Glossary of Proofreading and Editing Terms
Published May 20, 2022
Last Updated Apr 15, 2025Every new skill brings with it a host of new terminology. For disciplines as complex and varied as proofreading and editing, that terminology can sometimes be overwhelming. But fear not! In this blog post, we present to you The Ultimate Glossary of Proofreading and Editing Terms – our guide to the language of the trade. […]