| Last But Not Least: A Guide to Proofreading Text Contributor(s): Vermeer, Leslie (Author) |
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ISBN: 1550597876 ISBN-13: 9781550597875 Publisher: Brush Education OUR PRICE: $23.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2023 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Editing & Proofreading |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.8" W x 9.4" (0.66 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Nothing is more infuriating than working hard on an essay or work report, only to realize you let an embarrassing typo slip through after you've submitted it. Proofreading is hard work, and often left until the final hours or minutes before a deadline, so it's easy to slack off on this final step--but proofreading doesn't have to be as hard as you think, especially if you know how the pros do it. Last But Not Least is a combination primer and workbook to teach you the specific skills you need to find grammar gremlins, typos, and other slips that mar your copy and compromise communication. Whether you're a student or a teacher, an administrative assistant or a communications specialist, a novice in the field or a seasoned professional, the techniques and processes in Last But Not Least will help you create perfect documents. Topics include:
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Contributor Bio(s): Vermeer, Leslie: - Leslie Vermeer, PhD, is a writer, editor, reviewer, and professor who holds master's degrees in English and education. Leslie has worked in publishing for more than twenty-five years, having edited or worked on more than one hundred books to date, and has served as a juror on a number of writing, editing, and publishing awards. Leslie teaches at MacEwan University, where her focus includes editing, grammar, print studies, and communication theory. |