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SfEP self-test in proofreading
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Anyone can be a proofreader, can't they? How hard can it be? All they do is find typos, don't they?
See for yourself!
If you're thinking of training to become a proofreader, if you already do editorial work or if you're just curious, here's a chance to see how good you'd be by taking this short SfEP proofreading test.
It's based on straightforward text that contains a number of very common errors. To do it, you don't need any specialist knowledge. You just need to be methodical and painstaking, with good general knowledge and judgement.
Do you know what a proofreader does?
Check out our FAQs: Proofreading to find out what proofreading is, what a proofreader does, what a proofreader doesn't do and whether you would be suited to this work.
Want to train to become a proofreader?
Have a look at our Training section, where you'll find details of all the courses the SfEP offers and other relevant information.
Need a good reason for training?
Check out these articles by veteran trainers Barbara Horn and Rosemary Roberts MBE, and, for a client's perspective, the one by Helen Bailey of John Wiley & Sons.