Proofreading (CIE IGCSE ICT)

Why Proofread?

• It is the final check to identify and correct errors before a document is finalised
• It ensures professionalism and prevents misunderstanding in communication

Identifying and Correcting Data Entry Errors

• Transposed numbers:
  • Numbers that have been swapped, like typing 21 instead of 12
• Incorrect spelling:
  • Words that are not spelt correctly
• Inconsistent character spacing:
  • Different spacing between characters in a document
• Inconsistent case:
  • Incorrect use of uppercase and lowercase letters

Identifying and Correcting Layout Errors

• Inconsistent line spacing:
  • Different spacing between lines in a document
• Blank pages/slides:
  • Unwanted empty pages or slides in a document or presentation
• Widows/orphans:
  • Single lines at the beginning or end of a page that should be with the rest of the paragraph
• Inconsistent or incorrect application of styles:
  • Different font styles or sizes are used inappropriately in the document
• Split tables and lists:
  • Tables or lists that are incorrectly broken up over columns or pages/slides