Proofreading is the last step in the editing process before a document is ready for publication. Copy edits and line edits can make marked changes to the language in the manuscript (i.e., fixing inconsistent spellings or hyphenations), but the proofreader’s job is more about checking accuracy.

A professional proofreader can provide an unbiased perspective when reviewing your work and can be trusted to search for and identify any mistakes, including but not limited to: