Proofreading isn't nearly as boring as this book makes it out to be. Sure, you have to stifle the urge to be juvenile when you catch a missing "l" in the word "public" professionalism goes far, even if you are just a beginner but the work itself is rewarding and fun for those with the right temperament.
This book lacks enthusiasm, maintaining a dry monotone throughout--not a good attitude for a how-to guide. Those who proofread and edit for a living know that all you have to do is Google your grammar or style question to find knowledgeable and interesting discussion about language, punctuation, and techniques. Learning about the process does not have to bore you to insanity. If you're interested in proofreading, I suggest going elsewhere--take an online class, read the countless blogs about editing and proofreading, or find a book with verve.
The information is good to know, especially if you want to work as an in-house proofreader for a company--and if you have the luxury of using hard-copy proofs to look at. However, most proofreaders working through the internet will be mainly responsible for finding and fixing errors, and an important skill to have is Word's "track changes" feature--arguably more important than proofreading marks. The word processing program in use will make font consistency, justification, and other considerations a matter of a click of a button, and the client or others readying the document for publication will be responsible for those changes.
Alyce Hunt. I'm extremely interested in proofreading, which is why I decided to pick up this handbook. However, it's not the most appealing to a starter - it could be better suited to someone who has already taken proofreading courses and is more gripped by the subject, because for someone who is only considering it, I got bored of the subject quickly. It's filled with interesting lists and practice diagrams of what you should be doing while you're proofreading, but it's more a book that you should have with you on a job, because it's something that you could refer to throughout your work, rather than read before and memorise.
Furthermore, if you're English, I'm sure there are better guides that this one, because there obviously is a lot of differences between the English and American spelling of a lot of words, and with those being used throughout it automatically made me apprehensive.
The list of standard proofreading marks is the most comprehensive I've found and it offers clear examples and explanations. But this new edition hasn't been updated enough from the first edition. Communication Skills, Third Edition focuses on the importance of solid speaking, writing, listening, and conversational skills for thriving in the workplace.
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