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Topic: proofreading symbols
| Author | Message |
| lex6 | Posted – 8/27/2008 5:36:47 PM | show profile I would like to try out some copyediting but i havent used proofreading symbols in years and cant remember the majority of them. Anybody have a recommendation of books that might help or any other way to get some practice/experience without having to pay for a class. |
| robbo | Posted – 8/27/2008 7:19:01 PM | show profile The symbols are in the Chicago Manual of Style. You could probably find them online, too. |
| clydeplatypus | Posted – 8/27/2008 11:23:34 PM | show profile they're also in the merriam-webster dictionaries e.g., 11th collegiate, which is what most places use |
| jobhunter08 | Posted – 8/28/2008 12:40:10 AM | show profile Googled "Proofreading symbols". First result: http://webster.commnet.edu/writing/symbols.htm |
| lex6 | Posted – 8/28/2008 1:11:01 PM | show profile thanks for the suggestions about getting symbols but anything on practice, i find i remember things better with use than trying to simply memorize it. |
| ktaylor | Posted – 8/28/2008 5:53:18 PM | show profile | email poster proofing This is a terrific resource for copyediting: http://newsroom101.com/. Also, AP Style is your friend. You can join online or pick up a book at your local bookstore . |
| cblodgett | Posted – 8/30/2008 2:48:17 PM | show profile The Copy-editors handbook by Einsohn, definitely worth the investment. |
| lex6 | Posted – 9/5/2008 2:59:49 PM | show profile thank you for the suggestions. I love the website, its great. No matter what that is an awesome resource and i will definitely check out that book. |
