For example, if you were develop-ing a performance-based bid to the Air Force, you should read Air Force Instruction 63-124 (April 1, 1999), âPer-formance-Based Service Contracts.â These guides are widely available on federal Web sites.
The proofreader uses a series of symbols and abbreviations to suggest changes, correct spelling errors, improve punctuation, and generally enhance the quality and readability of a hard copy document. Locating proofreading marks. In hard copy proofreading, corrections typically appear in the left or right margins beside the line containing the error. A mark is also placed in the text to indicate where the correction needs to be made. A caret (^) indicates an addition, and a line through the text indicates a deletion or a replacement. Proofreading marks are traditionally written in red ink for better visibility. Frequently used proofreading marks. Delete: , , or
The pilcrow sign followed by a number indicates the paragraph number from the top of the page. It is rarely used when citing books or journal articles. In proofreading, it indicates that one paragraph should be split into two or more separate paragraphs. The proofreader inserts the pilcrow at the point where a new paragraph should begin.