Blogging Tip #7-Proofread
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There are many different approaches to editing posts, not the least of which is proofreading. I find it quite distressing how many people don’t seem to bother reading their own work.
One of my pet peeves is reading a post written by an expert in any given field that appears unprofessional. Mistakes that distract you from enjoying the article. Fixable errors, with a little attention from the author.
Spelling, punctuation, grammar, etc. seem to be a forgotten art. Most can’t be bothered with writing a complete thought. “BTWâ€, “IMOâ€, “LOL†have become the norm. If your business uses acronym’s, give a definition at least once, early in your article. If you depend on the written word to get your point across, be professional, use proper terminology.Â
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Here are some things to do BEFORE you hit publish:Â
- Read your own work.
- Use spell-check.
- Check for proper grammar.
- Use proper punctuation.
- Have someone read it for you.
- Re-read it yourself.
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Try to ensure your work is presentable. Make it something you would find enjoyable reading yourself. No one wants to read something they feel needs to be corrected.
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SPELL CHECK ….man thats what hard for me.I always make mistakes while writing but now i have started
Input by Ashish Mohta | December 23, 2006 @ 10:17 pm
Hey Ashish,
The only spell check I found that works for IE7 ie using the Google toolbar spell check. But I use it all the time.
Joe
Input by Joe | December 24, 2006 @ 10:32 am
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