Grammar Guides
Here is a collection of guides, online and print, which are useful if you want to polish your grammar skills as a proofreader.
Grammar is often influenced by style, genre, and dialect, so bear this in mind when taking the advice of any grammar guide on board.
Books
- English Grammar for Dummies, by Lesley Ward (angliciser) and Geraldine Woods, John Wiley, 2007
- Rediscover Grammar, 3rd edition, by David Crystal, Longman, 2004
- The Grammar Devotional: Daily Tips for Successful Writing from Grammar Girl, Mignon Fogarty
Online Grammar Guides
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Business Writing Style Sheet
Use this example style sheet as a model for creating your own when proofreading or editing a business document.
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Academic Writing Style Sheet
You can modify this template to make notes on stylistic preferences in an academic document.
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Nonfiction Style Sheet
Use this style sheet template to note down stylistic elements in nonfiction writing, whether it’s a technical guide, historical study, or biography.
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Fiction Style Sheet
There can be many unique stylistic elements in creative writing, so a customized style sheet helps you keep track.
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Publishing Glossary
This is a collection of terms you might come across when proofreading or editing for a client in the publishing industry.
