Although ProofingQueen banishes typos (of course), we also scan for errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling. In fact, in our realm, every single page of every report, brochure and website receives special attention ― which means we find more than just typos. In fact, when we review your materials…
We give them the royal treatment – by ensuring:
- Correct spelling that’s appropriate for your target audience
- Words and phrases that are free of jargon and bias
- Flawless grammar that suits the material – and your audience
- Consistent spelling, punctuation, style and voice
- Accurate heads, subheads, footers, footnotes, captions, labels and legends, including correct formatting and placement
- Correct punctuation and no missing, duplicated or misplaced punctuation
- Accurate phone numbers (including dialing them if we can’t confirm that they are correct)
- Consistent and appropriate use of abbreviations, acronyms and initialisms
- Accurate URLs, web links and cross-references, including content tables
- Number agreement (for example, if the copy refers to “these four items”, we check to make sure there are four)
- Accurate images, graphs, charts and other graphics
- Correct cross-references in body copy to facts and figures in charts and graphics
- Consistent formatting of tables and bullet points
- Accurate facts (see the ProofingQuips post “CHECK THOSE FACTS!” for more about fact-checking)
- Etc.