[ASC-list] Proofreading your own writing

[Mark Ragg]

Here's a few things I teach (and sometimes do).
Give it time (so finish it early). 
Change the font and make it slightly larger, then print it out.
Read it in a different room then where you wrote it, or outside, or in a cafe. 
Read it out loud.



Mark Ragg
Director | RaggAhmed 
Adjunct Senior Lecturer | Sydney School of Public Health | University of Sydney 
t +61 2 9818 8222 | e mark.ragg at raggahmed.com 
www.raggahmed.com 

-----Original Message-----
From: ASC-list [mailto:asc-list-bounces at lists.asc.asn.au] On Behalf Of Ian M.
Sent: Monday, 14 October 2013 9:52 PM
To: asc-list at lists.asc.asn.au
Subject: [ASC-list] Proofreading your own writing

Dear ASCers,

I am going to be honest and say I have a weakness - proofreading my own writing. I can read it over and over but miss a typo every time.

Practice makes perfect right? 

Well, I am sending this email to seek advice from those who may have had similar problems and ask what tips you may have in checking the nitty gritty details of your writing before it goes live?

I've done the courses, read the books and asked colleagues to proofread but sometimes the ideas of others can really help.

I hope this could also make for a useful discussion for those who may have similar issues.

Thanks in advance,
Ian

P.S. I hope this email has no typos :-P

Dr Ian McDonald
0439 746 556
Sent from my iPhone
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