Things You'll Need:
- Spell Check
- Microsoft Word
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Step 1
go slowly and concentrateSpell Check is a fantastic tool for writers. However, it won't catch an error if you've accidentally typed a word that is spelled correctly. For example, if you type "seen" instead of "scene". Before you click "publish", read your article slowly and determine if the words make sense.
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Step 2
read it backwardsAnother proofreading trick is to read your article or blog backwards. Sometimes when you read normally, your brain will automatically correct errors or recognize the wrong word as being correct. Start at the end of each sentence and read backwards to the beginning. Errors will be more apparent.
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Step 3
use Spell CheckSometimes if I'm not sure how a word is spelled or I find that I'm about to repeat a word, I'll open up a blank Word document and type the word. If it's misspelled, MS Word will underline it in red. Right click on the word and Spell Check will give the correct spelling. You can also find a different word with similar meaning by using the Thesaurus tool in MS Word.
Comments
accurateafrica said
on 7/21/2009 This is a wonderful post. My advise is not to count on MS Word spell checker or any software. Just get someone else to look at your work.
accurateafrica said
on 7/21/2009 This is a wonderful post. My advise is not to count on MS Word spell checker or any software. Just get someone else to look at your work.
nolwelen said
on 7/2/2009 Haha, and I thought I was the only person who read stuff backwards! Thank you for tips! 5*s
doban said
on 4/1/2009 I had never thought of reading backwards to proofread an article.
AnneZ said
on 3/28/2009 I like the reading backwards tip. It really works! 5* and a REC