General Checks
Your name is on every page.
The title is given in full on the first page.
The pages are numbered.
The line spacing is set correctly
The margins are wide enough for a tutor's comments.
The word count is given.
A bibliography and/ or list of references is included.
You have answered all parts of the question.
Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation
Use the spell checker on your computer.
Read the script for spelling mistakes (names and specialised terminology, right usage of forms such as 'to', 'too').
Correct use of apostrophes, commas, full stops, colons, inverted commas.
Correct use of subjects (nouns or pronouns) and verbs.
Correct use of tense for your verbs.
Make sure the sentences are not too long, split into shorter sentences if necessary.
Use a question mark just for questions.
Be sure you know the meaning of the words you've used.
Make sure you haven't used the same word too many times.
Expressing yourself clearly.
Make sure there an introduction which relates to the question.
All the paragraphs have one main idea.
There is a clear conclusion.
Writing flow smoothly from one section/paragraph to the next.

Tips

Read the paper aloud. Proofread one sentence at a time. Proofread once more, looking for problems you know of in your writing. Proofread slowly.

Proofreading Checklist