Introduction

Proofreading is the stage in the writing process in which the writer reviews the essay to check for surface errors that were inadvertently included. Because it is frequently the final stage in the writing process, proofreading is often omitted. Students may finish writing an essay late at night and may be too tired to review it. Students may have procrastinated in completing the essay and barely have enough time to print a copy before class begins. As a result, students are not submitting their best work and are not receiving the grades they expect. Sadly, some of the errors that frequently appear on a final draft could have been detected and corrected had the student taken the time to proofread. This workshop will present several proofreading strategies and alert you to the areas in which frequent errors occur.

Student Learning Outcomes By the end of this activity, you should be able to: Identify and apply key proofreading strategies Identify common surface errors that occur in essays Preparation Before you start, you'll need to make sure you that have the handouts for this activity and the Supplemental Learning Workbook. If you don't, ask a tutor to help you. Begin the Activity Once you have all the needed materials, you may procede to the activity by clicking on the button below. If at any time you need help, please ask a tutor. Click here to begin.

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