How to Proofread a College Written Assignment

Proofreading assignments in a library can improve a student's concentration.

Rushing to complete a college assignment due to a full social calendar or getting back an assignment from a professor for revision that did not make the grade can happen to anyone. Allowing extra time and care can make a big difference in one's GPA. One reason tutors work alongside students is because they want to ensure that every student learns all the necessary steps to properly develop a college assignment.

Things You'll Need

• Pen
• Paper
• Dictionary
• Reference books

Instructions

1. Review the guidelines of the assignment. The student should focus on the main topic and write the paper using analytical language.

2. List the information provided by each source before retyping the paper. Multitasking, such as writing and researching at the same time, can cause disorganization. Use a notepad to keep track of small facts that may have a place in the assignment.

3. Type a citation page according the required style. For example, MLA format calls for a works cited page, with each work in alphabetical order. Check to see if the works are in order by author's name, book title, publishing company's name and location, and date of publication.

4. Analyze the opening paragraph to see if each point relates to a topic sentence in the body of your assignment. Make sure that your thesis is supported by your paper.

5. Check for spelling or grammatical errors. Ask a family member, friend or classmate to review your work to catch any mistakes, inconsistencies or omissions.

References

• "Easy Writer"; Andrea A. Lunsford; 2002