Proofreading Checklist

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.