Proof Reading and Quality Control Spot the mistake … there is one in EVERY slide

Proof Reading and Quality Control Spot the mistake … This is a classic

Proof Reading and Quality Control Spot the mistake … Taken from actual job applications: “I am very detail-oreinted." "I have a bachelorette degree in computers." "I worked as a Corporate Lesion.” These mistakes are funny – because they were made by someone else But they are not so funny when the mistakes are yours!

Proof Reading and Qualty Control

Proof Reading and Quality Control Proof reading and quality control checks In this session we will look at: Why we do it? How to do it. Proof reading checklist Editing marks Other quality control checks

Proof Reading and Quality Control Introduction Mistakes are a fact of life, but: a robust quality assurance process and system of quality control checks can stop the mistakes from becoming public Quality assurance is a process to prevent mistakes Quality Control is an activity to identify and correct mistakes Quality checks are an essential part of any affective production process

Proof Reading and Quality Control Proof reading – why we do it Proof reading is your final chance to get it right Not proof reading can have disastrous effects, including: loss of reputation increased costs embarrassment an accident or incident

Proof Reading and Quality Control Top five proof reading tips 1.Have someone else proof read your work 2.Always proofread a printed version of the work 3.Read the work out loud 4.Read the work backwards 5.Do it (at least) twice – once for content and once for errors

Proof Reading and Quality Control Other proof reading tips Consult your style guide  Use a proof reading checklist  Mark up the printed copy clearly, using agreed editing marks

Proof Reading and Quality Control Other quality control checks Proof reading is only the start of an effective quality control check You must also check: numbers  $10,000 / $100,000  10mm / 10 mm  1, 2, 3, 5 facts photos, graphics and captions for consistency Suvrey Plan

Proof Reading and Quality Control Typos

Proof Reading and Quality Control Consistency

Proof Reading and Quality Control Consistency and logic

Proof Reading and Quality Control Logic

Proof Reading and Quality Control Photos and captions

Proof Reading and Quality Control The trouble with templates …

Proof Reading and Quality Control Quality control is often just common sense 1. Be logical 2. Be consistent 2. Take your time 4.Proof read your work 5.Have someone else do a quality control check for you 6.If you find mistakes – think about how you can improve the process

Proof Reading and Quality Control Summary Proof reading – your final chance to get it rite Do it twice: once for meaning and layout once for errors Use a proof reading checklist and consult your style guide Perform other quality control checks, including: job outline style numbers consistency