What services does Proof Scrutiny offer?
Good communication is essential whether you are a business, an organisation, a charity, a writer, or a student. Proof Scrutiny offers a complete proofreading service for all of your written requirements to ensure you communicate to your reader effectively.
The proofreading service includes:
| • checking errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar |
| • ensuring style and formatting are consistent |
• cross-checking headings, illustrations, page numbering and references
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• checking the overall layout of your text before it is printed
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Proofs can be submitted either in hard copy or electronic file format. |
• Hard copy: Proofs can be marked up using the current British Standard correction symbols if required.
These are the standard symbols used by printers. |
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• Electronic file: Proofs can be corrected using Microsoft Word ‘track changes’ function to allow you to
accept or reject any changes suggested. PDFs can be marked up electronically using Adobe Acrobat Professional.
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Unless a specific style guide or dictionary is requested, Proof Scrutiny will use, as standard, the Oxford English Dictionary, the Oxford English Thesaurus, the Oxford Style Manual and New Hart’s Rules.
Who does Proof Scrutiny supply services for?
Business services
In today's business environment it is essential to remain one step ahead of the competition. Having accurate, clear and consistent written communication can help give you that competitive edge by creating a good first impression with your customers.
Proof Scrutiny can help you achieve this by providing a flexible cost effective service when you need it; allowing you to concentrate on the main activity of your business.
Apart from proofreading your documents Proof Scrutiny can also print, collate and even mail them for you. So, if you have training packs that need compiling or promotional letters that need sending to your customer base, Proof Scrutiny can take care of this for you allowing your own resources to concentrate on the more important aspects of your business. If you have any documents that regularly need updating, e.g. price lists, these can be held for you and updated as required saving you time and money by only paying for the cost of the amendment.
Please contact me to discuss other services I may be able to offer your business.
Academic services
Often after months of researching and writing your dissertation, thesis or essay you become so close to it that it is impossible to see even the most obvious mistakes. Having an independent proofreader check over your work can have a significant impact on how the document is received ensuring you don't lose valuable marks.
Proof Scrutiny will proofread your work to check it is clear, consistent and complies with your nominated citation and formatting style.
Services for non-native English speakers
Whether you are a student, a business or an individual where English is not your first language, Proof Scrutiny can help with you written communication needs. In today's highly competitive world you can be at a distinct disadvantage if the message you are trying to put across is not expressed clearly in English.
Proof Scrutiny will proofread your documents to check spelling, punctuation and grammar. I will also lightly edit your translated documents to ensure they make sense in English rather than being simply a literal translation.
Individual services
You may be an author writing your first novel or an individual writing a CV for a prospective job, but how you present your work will determine your success. You only have one chance to make a good impression so make sure your work is accurate and well presented giving you the best possible opportunity.
Proof Scrutiny can proofread your work to help create the right first impression with your target audience eliminating any spelling, punctuation and grammatical mistakes to give a polished presentation.
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