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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    A Guide to Countable and Uncountable Nouns

    A Guide to Countable and Uncountable Nouns

    Published Aug 04, 2022
    Last Updated Feb 04, 2025

    • Grammar
    • Proofreading Tips

    Common nouns can be either countable or uncountable. But what does this mean in practice? And what does a proofreader need to know about countable and uncountable nouns? In this post, we set out the basics of how these noun types work and some common errors to look out for. What Are Countable Nouns? Countable […]

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    Writing Samples to Help You Practice Proofreading

    Writing Samples to Help You Practice Proofreading

    Published Jul 27, 2022
    Last Updated Nov 26, 2024

    • Proofreading Resources
    • Proofreading Tips

    At 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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    A Proofreader’s Guide to Exclamation Point Use

    Published Jul 01, 2022
    Last Updated Jun 29, 2024

    • Proofreading Tips
    • Punctuation

    Exclamation 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, 2024

    • Business Writing
    • Proofreading Tips
    • Style

    While 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, 2024

    • Editing Tips
    • Proofreading Tips

    While 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, 2025

    • Editing Tips
    • Proofreading Tips

    We 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

    Published Jun 20, 2022
    Last Updated Jul 01, 2024

    • Editing Tips
    • Proofreading Tips

    In 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

    Published May 20, 2022
    Last Updated Apr 15, 2025

    • Editing Tips
    • Proofreading Tips
    • Vocabulary Tips

    Every 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. […]

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    A Visit from St. Nicholas (A Festive Proofreading Quiz)

    A Visit from St. Nicholas (A Festive Proofreading Quiz)

    Published Dec 23, 2021
    Last Updated May 16, 2023

    • Proofreading Resources
    • Proofreading Tips

    Here at Knowadays, we know the best way to improve your proofreading skills is to get lots of practice. And what better way to than with a festive proofreading exercise? All you need to do is copy and paste the poem below into a Microsoft Word document and see how many errors you can spot […]

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    5 Tips on How to Write the Perfect Christmas Card

    5 Tips on How to Write the Perfect Christmas Card

    Published Dec 18, 2021
    Last Updated Nov 26, 2024

    • Editing Tips
    • Grammar
    • Proofreading Tips
    • Punctuation
    • Spelling

    It’s that time of year again! Christmas is just around the corner, and you’ve got a lot to do – wrapping presents, buying food, writing Christmas cards… the list goes on. It would be easy to let your proofreading standards slip! But to help you avoid this, we’ve come up with five tips on writing […]

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