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02 Mar, 2009

Learn to Proofread Your Writing

Posted by: Jennifer Mattern In: Writing / Literature

Course / Program Name: Proofreading Your Writing

Hosted by / Sponsored by: The OWL at Perdue

Course of Study: Writing / Literature

Description: This free online lesson for writers (or students needing to proofread academic writing) is available through the OWL at Perdue.

The course gives students basic proofreading strategies and tips on finding common spelling and grammatical errors. You’ll also learn how to revise for cohesion, and you’ll find tips on how you can personalize your proofreading efforts.

Tags: editing, proofreading, reports, revising, writing

2 Responses to "Learn to Proofread Your Writing"

1 | jalia

September 5th, 2009 at 2:44 am

I would like to thankyou for your kindness in offering this very informative course. This course is very usefull for those looking to better their knowledge on the subject of proofreading and use as a resource should it be needed.

2 | admin

March 3rd, 2010 at 7:56 pm

Thanks jalia. But the credit goes completely to Purdue. They run / offer the course. We just highlight some of the best free online courses available here, so visitors can find courses across many organizations and schools from one place.

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admin: There are generally no certificates involved. These are free courses for learning, but not for course credit or anything similar.
admin: Thanks jalia. But the credit goes completely to Purdue. They run / offer the course. We just highlight some of the best free online courses available
admin: Thanks Rodney! It's fixed now. :)

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