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How to proofread edit/ improve

Version 14.1 by Martina Wagner on 2026/04/24 12:09
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How to proof read your text
Proofreading is the last thing you do before handing in your essay. A few minutes of careful checking can make your essay clearer, more correct and more convincing.

  1. Re-read the task
  2. Check the structure
  3. Read slowly - one sentence at a time
  4. Check grammar and language
  5. Look for your typical mistakes
  6. Read your text aloud (quietly)

You can use the following list to proofread your text.

                    yesno
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