Is Proofreading a Lost Art?
People don't seem to be as concerned with proofreading as we used to be. I think with texting it has brought a low expectation for accuracy as lots of mistakes are made in emails and texts and are accepted overall. When I was in school the teachers drilled proofing skills into us as they taught us the goal was to create the best product we could and proofing was part of the process to do that. Does it matter? I think businesses are very aware of their corporate image and messy reporting reflects badly on the company so an employee who doesn't take the time may be noticed in a negative way. If an admin assistant is preparing a document for their boss, they should ensure it is as complete and accurate as possible before even passing it by their desk. Some things we won't know, but what we do know we should ensure is correct. Some tips for proofreading that I find work best are: 1. Spell check - This is the easiest part of proofing a document. As you...