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Introduction

Editing Strategies

Always Think About Your Target Audience

Start with Sentences

Consider Words

Check Grammatical Details

Don't Forget Punctuation and Spelling

Try a Sample

Proofreading Strategies

Start with Problem Areas

Read from the End to the Beginning

Look Just for Typos (even if you use a spell-checker)

A Proofreading Checklist

Final Advice

Try a Sample

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