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Good work Adam. Thanks for the quick turnaround
Resume proof reading and editing
$30
Quality and quick, what more do you want! 10/10
Proof read flyer
$8
The task was done quickly as promised
Proof reading or editing need it an hour
$55
Excellent performance! I would like to recommend without any doubt!
Proof read
$5
Very fast response. Nice to work with.
Help to proof read three sentences
$5
Mel is excellent! She read through my CV and provided the necessary changes. Well done !
CV to be proof read, Taylor made. Management
$120
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Why book a proofreading service through Airtasker?
Whether you’re writing professional documents, essays, a manuscript, or even a thesis or dissertation, you can never be too careful when it comes to proofreading. In cases like these, errors could make or break your chances of making the cut or passing a class! That’s why it’s essential to have a reliable and knowledgeable proofreader. Thankfully, Airtasker makes it possible to find one within minutes.
When you request proofreading services through Airtasker, you get to work with a rated and reviewed proofreader who can tailor-fit their offer based on your budget and specific needs. You can also specify if you’d like to work with proofreaders near you or anyone who can send and receive your files online.
To start looking for a proofreader, select the “Post a task” button and fill out the task form. Then, tap “Get quotes” and wait for the offers to flood your screen. Next, go through the offers and check out the Taskers’ ratings and reviews. Pick the proofreader you like, then confirm your selection. And that’s it!
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When proofreading, you’ll need to look for the following:
- typographical errors
- grammatical errors
- wrong use of punctuation (including quotation marks, apostrophes, commas, capitalisation)
- run-on sentences
- inconsistent verb tenses
You’ll also want to make sure that the material has a coherent structure and theme, an organised train of thought, and is appropriate for the intended audience.
No time to proofread your work yourself? Hit the “Post a task” button and find an available proofreader instead.
This depends on the length and complexity of your material, as well as the Tasker’s familiarity with it. Usually, a proofreader can handle 2,000 - 4,000 words an hour. If you want the Tasker to do copy editing and proofreading, they may be able to handle around 1,000 words per hour. If you need help with your business documents, you can also use Airtasker to hire a legal expert or admin assistant near you.
You can ask them the following questions:
- Have you proofread similar work before? What’s your experience proofreading technical or creative work?
- What style guide do you use?
- Do you have any degrees or certifications related to proofreading, like journalism or creative writing?
- What are your strengths and weaknesses as a proofreader?
- What’s your turnaround time?
- Do you work with digital formats or on paper?
- Can I ask you questions after you proofread my work?
- Do you offer other services, like editing?
When you hire a copy editor, they will check the grammar and style of your material. They’ll also weed out any spelling or punctuation issues. If necessary, they will revise some segments to avoid wordiness, awkward transitions, or jargon. Proofreaders usually work with a “proof” or prototype of the published material. After your document has been edited and laid out, the proofreader will check the grammar, spelling, format, and other minor errors in the work.
You can find proofreaders for your entrance essays, theses, or dissertations right here on Airtasker. All you need to do is specify the material in your task post. This helps limit the offers to proofreaders who have experience in academic proofreading or your particular field. If you’re preparing for your SATs and need a tutor to help you out, you can request a SAT tutor via Airtasker.
This may depend on your proofreader as well as the style guide you specify (e.g. if your university requires APA or MLA, or you’re looking to be published by the “Big Five” publishers). Some standard style guides include The Chicago Manual of Style, the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing, the Microsoft Manual of Style for Technical Publications, The Gregg Reference Manual, the Associated Press Stylebook.
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What do proofreading services include?
Proofreading services consist of checking for minor errors in a text after copy editing and before publication. While just about anyone can proofread material (such as a tweet or a poster) before it goes out into the world, expert proofreading takes a lot more skill and eagle eyes.
These are what you can more or less expect whenever you hire a proofreader through Airtasker:
Preparing a proofreading guide
Your proofreader starts by making a checklist that covers the style guide you need to follow, any notes or instructions you may have, or notes from your professor that may factor into your text’s proofreading.
Fact-checking
Next, your Tasker fact-checks any dates, numbers, figures, and proper names. If you forgot to include specific information in your thesis, the proofreader highlights this omission so that you can add it in later.
Checking for spelling errors
The proofreader checks for any spelling errors. Even if they’re using a digital file and there are spell checkers on Word and Google Docs, it’s still helpful to have real human eyes go over your text. If you’re used to British English but need to write using American English, they may also be able to catch some spelling and word choice errors.
Reading out loud (and backwards)
One helpful tip for proofreading even your own work is reading the text aloud and then reading it backwards. This step ensures that you don’t have any run-on sentences, that the material has a nice flow or cadence, and that you catch any errors you might have missed while reading silently. You can expect a good proofreader to do this at least once.
Another way to spot errors is to read one line at a time. This helps the proofreader focus on verb tenses as well, so they can mark any areas where you got inconsistent while writing.
Checking the format
This is vital when you’re submitting a thesis or dissertation, which may require precise margins, font sizes, and table or chart descriptions. Your proofreader also checks for page numbering, column alignment, headlines, subheadings, and footnotes or endnotes.
Since they are working with proof of your final document, all these little (but noticeable) things should be taken care of. This way, the material you submit to your publisher or professor or distribute to your clients and customers is error-free.
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Hi, I have an important and very long legal document with lots and lots of links. I would like you to help me out with it, working together on it. I believe it will take about 4 hours. If you would be so kind as to meet me at the library, we can work on it together. You'll need a laptop. Hope you can help me out. I'm thinking $50 x 4 hours = $200
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I’m looking for a reliable and detail-oriented individual to assist me in uploading content to my website and proofreading it for any errors at the same time. This task will require you to work from my office to ensure the process is streamlined and efficient. Key Responsibilities: Upload pre-written content to my website. Proofread all content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors. Ensure that the uploaded content is well-organized and visually appealing. Verify that all links, images, and media are working correctly. Requirements: Experience in website content management systems (WordPress experience is a bonus). Strong proofreading and editing skills. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines. This is an on-site task, so you must be available to work from my office in Sydney CBD. The role may suit someone with a background in content creation, website management, or digital marketing. If you’re interested, please share your experience and availability when applying. I look forward to working with you!
Academic proof reading and editing
$30
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I need someone to carefully review and edit my higher degree application. It is 708 words long and may need rewriting to ensure it sounds natural and professional
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Edmondson Park NSW 2174, Australia
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Proof read Make recommendations and amend Format Insurance industry
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$750
MacMasters Beach NSW, Australia
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$150
Glebe NSW, Australia
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Proof of Posting @ Castlemaine Billboard
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Castlemaine VIC, Australia
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Proof of Posting to be taken at our static billboard in Castlemaine
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Need to proof read and check my document formatting and references as per APA 7
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$150
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i would like to have sound proofing of a tele-health consultation room in a hospital
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Hi, I need someone to proof and edit the infographic. It is 3 pages and 1025 words. There are some references in APA7, you also need to check it. If the design of the infographic please give me some advices abput layout as well. The job needs to be done by today before 9pm. Thank you.
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Adelaide SA, Australia
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I have a job pitch for a position (which I’m currently in but applying for a permanent role) and I need the letter to be no more than 1000 words. I’m looking for help in proofreading and getting rid of the wordiness (I’m 52 words over) and to perhaps help rearrange it so it flows well. I need to have this completed and submitted by tomorrow midday.
Fast and great skills! Very happy with the result of her work!
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Melba Ward VIC, Australia
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Request a quote for proofreading and editing I’ll send you the information through email Thanks ..
I have a document which is 19000 words needing to be proofread.
$450
Eastwood NSW 2122, Australia
21st Feb 2024
I have a report which is around 19000 words needing to be proofread. The deadline is 12pm tomorrow.
Vanessa completed the work ahead of schedule.