Below are some proofreading tips:
- Use Microsoft Word's automatic grammar and spell checker.
- Put your paper down for a couple of days and then proofread it again. You will come back to it with a fresh set of eyes.
- Give it to a friend to proofread. Below are some suggestions when giving your work for others to proofread:
- Make sure they are not in your class because they may plagiarize your work.
- Make sure that you are with them so they can show you what you need to change rather than them rewriting it for you. Having someone rewrite it can be considered plagiarizing because it is not entirely your work.
- The best idea is to make an appointment with the Writing Center tutors.
