If you have just finished writing a draft of your paper, it's a good idea to set it aside before trying to read it over for mistakes and clarity. You'll need fresh eyes and a clear head. Perhaps you could fill the time by reading some proofreading advice.
- Proofreading Do's and Don'ts
- Proofreading for Words We Confuse
- Proofreading by Hearing
- Top Ten Proofreading Tips
And another tip: If your paper has several components, like multiple footnotes and a big bibliography, you should proofread those individually -- don't try to proofread all components at the same time. Reading for clarity in an essay and reading for accuracy in your citations will require two different ways of thinking.
Comments