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Posted by Happyflower2 on September 22, 2007, at 15:05:19
It seems no matter how many times you read your essay, you will still find a dumb mistake because you read what you think you wrote, but actually it says something else.
I got raise up and rise up mixed up. dugh!
When I read it to myself I say rise, but I have written raise.
this stuff is messing with my mind.
I always get accept and except mixed up!
Posted by seldomseen on September 22, 2007, at 20:39:44
In reply to Proofreading woes, posted by Happyflower2 on September 22, 2007, at 15:05:19
It is virtually impossible to proof your own stuff.
One thing I have found that helps is to read it backwards, that way you really have to focus on the words.
Posted by Happyflower3 on September 23, 2007, at 9:46:11
In reply to Re: Proofreading woes, posted by seldomseen on September 22, 2007, at 20:39:44
Thanks Seldom,
Do you mean reading backwards outloud? I better do it in private or people will really thing I am totally nuts! lol I am going to try it today!
Posted by Happyflower3 on September 23, 2007, at 18:52:39
In reply to Re: Proofreading woes, posted by seldomseen on September 22, 2007, at 20:39:44
Hey your tip worked! I read it backwards and I did catch a missing word! Thanks! Anyone want to read my 2nd draft? lol Okay, now don't all raise your hands at once! lol
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