Official tasks for Proofreaders and Copy Markers

Copy Editor

Official tasks for Proofreaders and Copy Markers.

O*NET reference Proofreaders and Copy Markers (43-9081.00) · occupation basis specialism

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  • Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers' marks.
  • Read corrected copies or proofs to ensure that all corrections have been made.
  • Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.
  • Compare information or figures on one record against same data on other records, or with original copy, to detect errors.

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Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers' marks.Not yet assessed
Read corrected copies or proofs to ensure that all corrections have been made.Not yet assessed
Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.Not yet assessed
Compare information or figures on one record against same data on other records, or with original copy, to detect errors.Not yet assessed

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