People in Malaysia often incorrectly use the words copy editing and proofreading interchangeably. We would like to tell our clients about this simple difference. Proofreading refers to fixing errors in text at a basic level. This means errors in spelling, punctuation, basic grammar, and formatting. The problems that proofreading addresses are typically obvious, even without special […]
Here’s a tip for those of you preparing a thesis or journal article
Remember to choose an English dialect before you start writing. In Microsoft Word, set the dialect with the button in the bottom status bar. Show your manuscript to friends or colleagues throughout the writing process. They may notice something you don’t, and save you a lot of time. Cite, cite, cite. It’s OK to quote, […]
What is register?
Let’s remember, when we write, we are writing for an audience. Certainly that audience can change – there is no one “right way to write.” The change in tone we adopt for an audience is called a “register.” What I do when I proofread is consider my client’s audience and the message they are trying […]