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Proofreaders and Copy Markers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors. Excludes workers whose primary duty is editing copy. Includes proofreaders of braille.
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This source lists 11 tasks, including 9 marked Core and 2 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 07/2016.
11 tasks shown
Core · Task 5159 · 07/2016 · Incumbent
Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers' marks.
Core · Task 5160 · 07/2016 · Incumbent
Read corrected copies or proofs to ensure that all corrections have been made.
Core · Task 5158 · 07/2016 · Incumbent
Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.
Core · Task 5161 · 07/2016 · Incumbent
Compare information or figures on one record against same data on other records, or with original copy, to detect errors.
Core · Task 5163 · 07/2016 · Incumbent
Route proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors, typists, or typesetters for correction or reprinting.
Core · Task 5162 · 07/2016 · Incumbent
Consult reference books or secure aid of readers to check references with rules of grammar and composition.
Core · Task 20907 · 07/2016 · Incumbent
Consult with authors and editors regarding manuscript changes and suggestions.
Core · Task 20908 · 07/2016 · Incumbent
Archive documents, conduct research, and read copy, using the internet and various computer programs.
Core · Task 20909 · 07/2016 · Incumbent
Write original content, such as headlines, cutlines, captions, and cover copy.
Supplemental · Task 20910 · 07/2016 · Incumbent
Typeset and measure dimensions, spacing, and positioning of page elements, such as copy and illustrations, to verify conformance to specifications, using printer's ruler or layout software.
Supplemental · Task 5165 · 07/2016 · Incumbent
Read proof sheets aloud, calling out punctuation marks and spelling unusual words and proper names.
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