How to proofread edit/ improve
Version 12.1 by Martina Wagner on 2026/04/24 12:08
- Re-read the task
- Check the structure
- Read slowly - one sentence at a time
- Check grammar and language
- Look for your typical mistakes
- Read your text aloud (quietly)
You can use the following list to proofread your text.
| yes | no | |
|---|---|---|
| content / structure | ||
| - clear introduction | ||
| - both sides discussed | ||
| - each paragraph one idea (with topic sentence, explanation, example concluding sentence) | ||
| - clear conclusion | ||
| language / grammar | ||
| - grammar correct | ||
| - tenses consistent | ||
| - spelling checked | ||
| - linking words used | ||
| - punctuation checked | ||
| - formal register |