The Importance of the Proof-reader by John Wilson
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"The Importance of the Proof-reader" by John Wilson is a scholarly treatise published in the early 20th century. The work discusses the pivotal role that proof-readers play in the printing industry, emphasizing the meticulous attention to detail required in their profession. With a focus on language, grammar, and punctuation, the book highlights the significance of quality control in printed materials. In this paper, Wilson recounts various anecdotes to illustrate the challenges faced
by proof-readers, including miscommunications due to poor handwriting and erroneous translations. He argues that a competent proof-reader must possess not only practical skills but also a love of literature and a broad knowledge of various subjects. Throughout the text, Wilson calls for a higher standard in writing and proofreading practices, aiming to celebrate the often overlooked contributions that proof-readers make to the literary world by preventing errors and ensuring clarity in published works. The paper serves as both an appreciation of the craft and a guide for aspiring proof-readers and writers, underlining that the integrity of written communication relies heavily on their expertise. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wilson, John, 1826- |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 15006710 |
| Title |
The Importance of the Proof-reader A Paper read before the Club of Odd Volumes, in Boston, by John Wilson |
| Credits |
Produced by Louise Davies and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Proofreading |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27583 |
| Release Date | Dec 21, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 371 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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