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Plagiarism in Business Writing
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
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 […]
Proofreading and Editing Medical Writing
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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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5 Tips to Get Rid of Distractions When Working Remotely
Published Jul 15, 2021
Last Updated Nov 28, 2024As a freelance proofreader, you can work almost anywhere. But whether you’re working at home or on the go, you’ll need to make sure you can focus. In this post, then, we’ll offer some helpful advice on how to get rid of distractions when working remotely 1. Think About Where You Will Work Where you […]
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Proofreading Tips: Abbreviations in AP Style
Published Jul 11, 2021
Last Updated Aug 01, 2023AP style is commonly used by journalists, marketers, and PR specialists, whose writing often includes abbreviations. So, if you’re proofreading a document that uses AP style, you’ll need to know how abbreviations, acronyms, and initialisms should be presented. With that in mind, then, this guide covers how abbreviations should be used in AP style. Becoming […]
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5 Relaxation Tips for Dealing with Work Stress
Published Mar 04, 2021
Last Updated Jun 24, 2024Stress can be a major problem in the workplace. And this applies whether you work in an office, from home, or on the go. How, then, should freelance proofreaders approach dealing with work stress? We have five helpful relaxation tips that you might want to try. 1. Know Your Stressors We know mindfulness has become […]
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Referencing Style or System? A Guide for the Confused
Published Feb 04, 2021
Last Updated Nov 26, 2024In the Becoming A Proofreader course, we look at referencing styles and systems. But what is the distinction between a referencing style and a system? We use these terms as follows: A referencing style is a generic approach to citing sources ( Harvard, Oxford, Vancouver). However, there may be several versions or variations of any […]
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The Fourth Wise Man (a Christmas Proofreading Story)
Published Dec 24, 2020
Last Updated Nov 26, 2024We all know the story of the Three Wise Men who came bearing gifts at the birth of Jesus. But did you know that a fourth wise man was left out of the nativity story? This Christmas, we will finally tell the untold part of this tale: the story of Barry the proofreader. Three Kings […]
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How to Use Track Changes in Microsoft Word
How to Use Track Changes in Microsoft Word
Published Aug 23, 2020
Last Updated Jan 08, 2025Track Changes is a key tool for proofreading in Microsoft Word. And if you want to work as a proofreader, you’ll need to know how it works. In this post, then, we’re going to run you through the basics of how to use Track Changes when editing a document in Microsoft Word. What Is Track […]
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A Quick Guide to DOIs and URLs
A Quick Guide to DOIs and URLs
Published May 17, 2020
Last Updated Dec 17, 2024Many referencing systems require a DOI or URL for online sources. But what exactly is the difference between DOIs and URLs? And how should you approach them as a proofreader? What Are DOIs and URLs? DOIs (digital object identifiers) and URLs (uniform resource locators) are both ways of linking to content online. So, what exactly […]
