Proof It!
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.38 (555 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0538709448 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Can be used in self-paced/individualized setting.. Helps users develop good proofreading skills as users must master each proofreading application before proceeding to the next exercise. A dynamic text that goes beyond simple proofreading instruction to identifying and correcting errors in writing technique, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Approximate completion time is 30 hours
With Proof It!, author George S. Amsbary, editor of a variety of instructional materials and several best-selling encyclopedias, proves that the basis of all effective written communication is competent proofreading. Amsbary has served as both a private career school instructor and a corporate executive and holds an advanced degree in English from H
. About the Author With Proof It!, author George S. Amsbary, editor of a variety of instructional materials and several best-selling encyclopedias, proves that the basis of all effective written communication is competent proofreading. Amsbary has served as both a private career school instructor and a corporate executive and holds an advanced degree in English from Harvard University
This is a fantastic resource! This is a fantastic resource to which I refer students for an Editing class I teach. I am sorry it is no longer in print. I have to place a copy on reserve for students to use. I especially love the section on the concerns of an editor. This helps students distinguish between micro isues of proofreading and the macro issues of true editing.