Perfecting Every Word, Ensuring Every Detail
Name:Amro Khalid
Amro Khalid is a meticulous proofreader with over a decade of experience in refining and perfecting written content. With a keen eye for detail and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Amro ensures that every document he reviews is polished and error-free.
Holding a degree in English Literature from the University of Chicago, Amro has a deep understanding of language and its nuances. He has worked across various industries, including academic publishing, business communications, and digital content, providing top-notch proofreading services tailored to each client's needs.
Amro's expertise extends to mastering multiple style guides, such as APA, MLA, and Chicago, making him a versatile asset for any project. He is proficient in using the latest proofreading tools and technologies, ensuring that his work is both efficient and accurate.
Beyond his technical skills, Amro is known for his excellent communication and collaborative approach. He works closely with authors, editors, and content creators to enhance the clarity, coherence, and overall quality of their work.
When he’s not perfecting prose, Amro enjoys reading contemporary fiction, hiking in the great outdoors, and experimenting with new recipes in his kitchen. His dedication to precision and passion for the written word make him an invaluable partner in producing flawless content.
Work Terms
Proofreading: The process of reviewing and correcting written material to ensure it is free of errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.
Copyediting: A more intensive process than proofreading, involving corrections of grammar, style, and formatting issues, as well as improving readability and coherence.
Manuscript: The original text of an author's work that is submitted for proofreading and editing.
Galley Proof: A preliminary version of a publication meant for review and correction before the final printing.
Style Guide: A set of standards for writing and formatting documents, such as APA, MLA, or Chicago Manual of Style, which proofreaders follow to ensure consistency.
Track Changes: A feature in word processing software that allows proofreaders to make corrections and suggestions that can be reviewed by the author.
Margin Comments: Notes added in the margins of a document to provide feedback, suggestions, or explanations for changes.
Error Marking: The act of identifying and marking errors in a document for correction, often using standard proofreading symbols.
Consistency Check: Ensuring uniformity in the use of terminology, formatting, and style throughout a document.
Fact-Checking: Verifying the accuracy of facts, figures, and other information within the text.
Readability: The ease with which a reader can understand a written text, often improved through sentence structure and word choice adjustments.
Formatting: Arranging the text and other elements of a document according to specified guidelines or standards.
Typographical Errors (Typos): Mistakes made in the typing process, such as misspellings, incorrect punctuation, or misplaced characters.
Punctuation: The marks used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning, such as commas, periods, and question marks.
Grammar: The set of rules that govern the structure of sentences, including syntax, tense, and agreement.