For most of us, proofreading is a time-consuming, tedious chore. But, as you can see from these examples, it is crucial for any person who creates documents for publication.
Spell checkers won't
catch any of these bloopers. And, a grammar editing program probably wouldn't
reject one of Yogi Berra's famous lines: "Ninety percent of the game is half
mental."
Careful proofreading is the only way to avoid
embarrassing-and costly-blunders.
A good proofreader
approaches the task with determination and a well- thought-out plan of
attack.
You may want to check your files or our website for TechTopics No. 12. The bulletin outlines mistakes to avoid like stating the obvious, inappropriate translations, poor math, bad choice of words, confusing word order and photo or art errors.
After you
have gone over your masterpiece, Copresco recommends that you have someone else
do the final proofing.
It is virtually impossible to
proof your own work. That's why we use a professional proofreader for our
various publications.
We will be happy to provide a
referral. Just call us or send an e-mail message.
Copresco
picked up another trophy for the Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors
Association of Northern Illinois.
The
www.pamcani.org
website was honored for the second straight year with an APEX Award of
Excellence for its meaningful content, easy access and overall communications
excellence.
Bet you didn't know Copresco was in the
high-tech web-hosting business.
As a complement to our
digital printing services, we develop and maintain websites for technically
oriented clients.
"My last
printer said our last job was run on a 24# paper. This time we used a 50#
sheet, and the book came out thinner. How can this be?"
Questions like this arise from a lack of understanding of
paper basis weights. This, plus the failure of printers to explain the
practical implications of paper weight, creates frustration and confusion.
Our latest
TechTopics No. 16 issue sheds light on
the complex subject of paper weights. The technical bulletin defines important
terms such as weight in pounds, paper type, ream packaging, basic size and
basic weight.
A comprehensive table compares sizes and
weights of different papers including bond, book, cover, bristol, index and
tag.
TechTopics No. 6, which has been completely
revised, provides details of package tracking on the Internet.
Website addresses and tracking instructions are provided
for major shippers like UPS, Express Mail, FedEx, Airborne Express and DHL.
E-mail addresses and tracking details are included for
UPS, FedEx and Airborne.
For a free TechTopics subscription, complete the form on our website.
Continuing
Copresco's 15th anniversary anthology, we turn to October 1990.
That's the month we launched Overnight Lite, the
cornerstone of our extensive communications program.
Our lively
newsletter blends lighthearted humor with useful news and feature stories.
Based on various reader surveys, we have consistently expanded our technical
content.
We are most pleased to see readership of Lite
and TechTopics growing steadily.
We will continue to keep you abreast of the latest
developments in the digital printing field through various media.
Meanwhile...we welcome your questions and comments on any
aspect of our communications program.
Copresco
will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving.
Have a most enjoyable holiday with the family!
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