We do not have to tell you how important it is for your documents to look professional and in today’s global market, there is nothing more off-putting than a text with grammatical or typing errors. Our proofreading/editing service is perfect for the individual with a good level of the target language, but who may occasionally need assistance in writing reports, presentations, speeches, letters or any other documentation.
Our service is also an ideal solution for texts that have been written by non-native speakers of the language. Although an individual from a foreign background may be highly competent in all the major skills of reading, listening and speaking, the fact is that only a native speaker of the language can appreciate the subtle differences in vocabulary, grammar and sentence structure that can make all the difference in a piece of written work. And with competition being what it is today, we do not have to emphasise how important it is for a text or document to look and “read” right.
The first step in the proofreading process is to look at and if necessary correct the following areas of a document:
- spelling mistakes
- punctuation
- grammar
- terminology
- syntax
- style
- presentation
- logical sequence of information
- narrative
The next step is to tailor the language to the audience. In this step, we make suggestions and recommendations to optimise the impact of your text. We strive to maintain a close working relationship with you, the client, throughout this process so that you have a direct input. The goal of our proofreading service is to connect you with your audience. It is sometimes the small yet subtle changes that make all the difference in a text and determine whether or not you actually reach your intended audience, deliver your message and create the desired impression.