"Proofreading and Investment Services"


The first part of the advertisement introduces proofreading services and asks the question of whether or not the reader would hire the firm. It suggests that proofreading is important and the firm is skilled at it
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Slide1ProofreadingWhat’s it all about? Proofreading What’s it all about?
Slide2Would you hire this firm? Would you hire this firm? “Let us infest you money. We now where to put it and you probably make much more than we does on the infestment.” “Let us infest you money. We now where to put it and you probably make much more than we does on the infestment.” Why or Why not? Why or Why not?
Slide3Proofreading is checking copy for Proofreading is checking copy for Accuracy Accuracy Spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. Spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. Impression Impression Tense, tone, intent Tense, tone, intent Professionalism Professionalism Overall appearance, clarity, conciseness Overall appearance, clarity, conciseness
Slide4Who Should Proofread and Why? Who Should Proofread and Why? Authors (You and I) Authors (You and I) Ensure accuracy Ensure accuracy Prevent giving a bad impression Prevent giving a bad impression Help put best foot forward Help put best foot forward Business professionals Business professionals Ensure the message is clear, concise, and accurate Ensure the message is clear, concise, and accurate Give the reader a good impression of the company Give the reader a good impression of the company Ensure proper response and avoid legal issues Ensure proper response and avoid legal issues
Slide5Computer Help Computer Help Rember Rember Remember Remember Wendsday Wendsday Wednesday Wednesday Your vs. You’re Your vs. You’re Your computer is ready. Your computer is ready. You’re going to the wrong street. You’re going to the wrong street.
Slide6Proofreader’sMarks Proofreader’s Marks
Slide7To complete the worksheet: To complete the worksheet: Take out a pencil Take out a pencil If you do not already have the Proofreader’s Marks worksheet, raise your hand for Mrs. C-C to give you one If you do not already have the Proofreader’s Marks worksheet, raise your hand for Mrs. C-C to give you one Once you get the worksheet, write your name on it Once you get the worksheet, write your name on it Read and follow the instructions listed at the top of the worksheet Read and follow the instructions listed at the top of the worksheet If you have any questions, let Mrs. C-C know If you have any questions, let Mrs. C-C know
Slide8CapitalizeCapitalize ruth doyle middle school rdms Cap or
Slide9LowercaseLowercase KeyBoarding
Slide10InsertInsert busiess or
Slide11Insert Comma Insert Comma October 23 2013
Slide12Insert Apostrophe Insert Apostrophe Mrs. Cegers-Colemans class
Slide13Insert Space Insert Space Todayis
Slide14New Paragraph New Paragraph This is the end of the last paragraph. This is the beginning of the next paragraph.
Slide15No New Paragraph No New Paragraph or This is not the end of the paragraph. This line should not be indented. No No new
Slide16Let it stand; ignore correction Let it stand; ignore correction The teacher was converting the system.
Slide17Close Up Close Up Wampus kit tens
Slide18Align Copy Align Copy microphone keyboard speaker
Slide19Underline or Italics Underline or Italics Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Slide20TransposeTranspose Typing too fsat will cause typos.
Slide21DeleteDelete schoool The the big red truck.
Slide22Insert Period Insert Period I am a student at Ruth Doyle Middle School
Slide23Spell Out Spell Out Oct.
Slide24Move Up Move Up Move this up
Slide25Move Down; Lower Move Down; Lower Move this down
Slide26Move Right Move Right The students like to wear Converse shoes.
Slide27Move Left Move Left The students like to wear Converse shoes.
Slide28What does each mark mean? What does each mark mean?
Slide29THE END THE END