- Fixing errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar
- Fixing errors in word usage and clarifying ambiguity
- Ensuring consistency
Proofreading is the last stage of editing: it is done when you are sure you have the text just right, but want to get rid of those last pesky mistakes that slip through the cracks. If you can't be bothered looking up things like the difference between "stationary" and "stationery," I am here to help!