"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

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