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| 2 | **How to proof read your text** | ||
| 3 | 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. | ||
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| 6 | 1. **[[Re-read the task]]** | ||
| 7 | 1. **[[Check the structure]]** | ||
| 8 | 1. **[[Read slowly - one sentence at a time]]** | ||
| 9 | 1. **[[Check grammar and language]]** | ||
| 10 | 1. **[[Look for your typical mistakes]]** | ||
| 11 | 1. **[[Read your text aloud (quietly)]]** | ||
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| 13 | You can use the following list to proofread your text. | ||
| 14 | (% class="border" %) | ||
| 15 | | |=yes|=no | ||
| 16 | |content / structure| | | ||
| 17 | |- clear introduction| | | ||
| 18 | |- both sides discussed| | |