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Proofing Your Assessments<\/strong><\/h3>\n

1st Proof:<\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s a good idea to relocate from your work space for this. For example, take your assignment to a park or another room – somewhere you will sit with new focus for a set time. Go to this place with the sole purpose to proof. Ensure you take the criteria, what the question is asking with you. Your first proof needs to take into account the following factors.<\/p>\n

\u2022 WORD COUNT:<\/strong> Is the word count of your assessment within the specified limit? If it is not, note how many words need to be cut.
\n\u2022 SPELLING \/ GRAMMAR:<\/strong> Spelling and grammar need to be correct. If you are using a computer, spell check will help – but don\u2019t rely on it. For example, you might have typed ‘from’ when you meant ‘form’. The spell check won\u2019t pick that up.
\n\u2022 SOURCES:<\/strong> Are all sources listed for visuals, examples and quotes?
\n\u2022 CRITERIA \/ QUESTION ANSWERED?<\/strong> Check the criteria and tick where you have addressed the criteria. You will then ensure your assignment answers everything asked.
\n\u2022 REPETITION:<\/strong> It\u2019s easy to repeat points, double check you haven\u2019t done this.
\n\u2022 USEFUL INFORMATION:<\/strong> It\u2019s not uncommon to write unnecessary information. Do you have points that don\u2019t really answer the question? Have you written clearly? Is there any information you could leave out? Is there any information that you realise needs to be added?
\n\u2022 REINFORCE:<\/strong> This is where you need to finalise which words you will bold, highlight, underline etc. so your assignment clearly identifies the main points. Bolding can let the teacher see clearly that you have covered all the parts of the question, that there is a sequence of ideas and you have organised the information well.
\n\u2022 FIX:<\/strong> Make sure that when you are back at your desk you fix all of the errors you have found.<\/p>\n

2nd Proof:<\/strong>
\nThe next day repeat the above steps, but this time – READ YOUR ASSIGNMENT OUT LOUD! If you didn\u2019t print your assignment to proof the first time, now could be the time. Reading and hearing the words spoken in different mediums can sometimes give a new perspective to your writing. Note down any changes you need to make, and make them.<\/p>\n

3rd Proof:<\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s always a good idea to ask someone to proof your assignment after you have proofed it first. It is common for the writer not to pick up typos or silly mistakes because he\/she knows what they meant and sees the words they intended to write, and not the errors. So recruit a proof reader (parent, relatives, older sibling or friend etc.).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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