ED 262 Research, Reference & Resource Skills

A proofreader is helpful in the final stages of writing, when all that is left is the hunt for minor typographical errors and misspellings. But you need an editor to help you get to that point. When you’ve put your thoughts into words, ask an editor to review your document to help you discover now—instead of later, when it’s too late—what aspects of your work could benefit from scrupulous attention to grammar and style. In reviewing your paper, your editor can help you increase your chances of success by enhancing the content and clarity of your work while also fixing any errors that you’ve overlooked.