Proofreaders are responsible for detecting and correcting errors in written documents. Their job entails checking written text for misspellings and inaccuracies prior to publishing. Proofreaders massage manuscripts before they are typeset to find and correct errors.
What to expect from proofreading
• Read and evaluate written text for grammatical and typographical error
• Liaise with writers to determine the composition of specific texts in a document
• Evaluate the dimensions of page elements such as images, text spacing and positioning to ensure they conform to set specifications
• Ensure page numbers are in the right order and not repeated or omitted
• Analyze documents to ensure chapter titles match list of contents
• Mark corrections highlighted by editors/ authors and ensure they reflect on the master set proof
• Ensure illustrations are suitably captioned and referenced
•Contact authors directly to clarify grammatical inconsistencies related to style and text choice
• Forward proofread materials for approval and publication
• Ensure project is completed within set time constraints.