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2 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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5 1. **[[Re-read the task]]**
6 1. **[[Check the structure]]**
7 1. **[[Read slowly - one sentence at a time]]**
8 1. **[[Check grammar and language]]**
9 1. **[[Look for your typical mistakes]]**
10 1. **[[Read your text aloud (quietly)]]**
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14 You can use the following list to proofread your text.
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18 |**content / structure**||
19 |- clear introduction||
20 |- both sides discussed||
21 |- each paragraph one idea (with topic sentence, explanation, example concluding sentence)||
22 |- clear conclusion||
23 |**language / grammar**||
24 |- grammar correct||
25 |- tenses consistent||
26 |- spelling checked||
27 |- linking words used||
28 |- punctuation checked||
29 |- formal register||