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
Dunkelberg's Proofreading Marks. Here are some of the most common proofreader's marks I find myself using in papers. Since I try to save time grading by using abbreviations and standard symbols, I have listed them by the abbreviation I use, then by the meaning of the abbreviation or symbol. Finally, I have provided a brief explanation for each term. You should consult a grammar handbook to find out how to correct these problems in your writing if you are unsure what you need to do. The Little Brown Handbook is standard in MUW composition classes, so hopefully you still have yours.