I can: - Read and evaluate written text for grammatical and typographical error - Liaise with writers and editors to determine the composition of specific texts in a document - Compare typeset proofs against original copy to identify errors or omission - Use word processors and other specialized software to make changes on typeset documents - Evaluate the dimensions of page elements such as images, text spacing and positioning to ensure they conform to set specifications - Ensure page numbers are in the right order and not repeated or omitted - Analyze documents to ensure chapter titles match list of contents - Use symbols which are standard and recognized by printing and publishing companies - Mark corrections highlighted by editors/authors and ensure they reflect on the master set proof - Rephrase written text to ensure document structure and content are consistent - Stay abreast with grammatical development as well as new terminologies in a language - Ensure illustrations are suitably captioned and referenced - Contact authors directly to clarify grammatical inconsistencies related to style and text choice - Forward proofread materials for approval and publication - Ensure project is completed within set time constraints.