W05-1: Proofreading and editing

In this worksheet, you will practice proofreading in a peer-proofreading activity. You will read your peer’s writing and apply proofreading criteria.

Things you need for this worksheet

M05-1 Peer Review

M05-2 Proofreading

Learning log assignments

Before proofreading, go to M05-1 Peer Review and read on peer review strategies.

Go to M05-2 Proofreading and read about the general strategies and the common errors.

Apply to your proofreading of your peer's summary. You should spend about 20 min on the actual proofreading process.

Mark all the things that you notice. You can also write a comment at the bottom of the summary, be friendly and constructive.