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Proofreading Tip

A very common error to look for is duplicated words and phrases, especially if they split between lines.

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5/11/2009 6:39:07 PM
Anita Linker said:

The most common words overlooked when proofreading for errors are the words of one syllable (as above). The eye of the reader tends to zip over the simple words, focusing instead on words such as "especially" or "duplicated," since they are more complex and contain more possibilities of spelling mistakes or typos.

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