Final Proof

The Final Frontier: Proofread for Mistakes

There are 3 kinds of people. Those who proofread carefully and those who don't.

Ok, ok, we know. Proofreading is time consuming and boring and you never get it perfect. Not surprisingly, a survey revealed

90% of documents reviewed had multiple errors
66% of lawyers admit they don't proofread properly
33 % of lawyers admit they often skip proofreading

We'd like to motivate you to proofread with enthusiasm.

Text with a typo circled in red
Photo of a sign that reads Deliveries Only. No Pubic Parking If humour motivates you - start with The Blooper Review
Source: 25 Hilarious Misspellings of the Word Public
Photo of a judge If fear motivates you - start with Cautionary Tales

Now for some proofreading advice and strategies from experts and people like you.

Person with a speech bubble labelled BACKWARDS in which the proofreading strategy of reading the document backwards is written backwards. Disrupt Your Brain's Habits
How to Stop Filling in Blanks With Things That Aren't There
A red demon holding a scroll with the words Spelling and Grammar Demons Our Students Reveal Common Spelling and Grammar Demons
Image of a calendar Numbers and Dates Count
Precision and Consistency Matter
Formatting Makes a Difference

    What questions will you add to your personal editing checklist to help you with the Final Proof?