Course Advisor
Proofreader or Copy Marker
Course Advisor, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Career Description : Read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors. Includes proofreaders of Braille.List of Proofreader or Copy Marker Job Duties
Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers’ marks.Archive documents, conduct research, and read copy, using the internet and various computer programs.Write original content such as headlines, cutlines, captions, and cover copy.Consult reference books or secure aid of readers to check references with rules of grammar and composition.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.Route proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors, typists, or typesetters for correction or reprinting.Things a Proofreader or Copy Marker Should Know How to Do
Below is a list of the skills most Proofreaders and Copy Markers say are important on the job.Reading Comprehension : Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.Writing : Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.Speaking : Talking to others to convey information effectively.Active Listening : Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Critical Thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Monitoring : Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.Types of Proofreader or Copy Marker
Copy HolderClerical ProofreaderProofreaderProofreader or Copy Marker Average Salary
The average yearly salary of a Proofreader or Copy Marker ranges between $23,220 and $63,080.Proofreaders and Copy Markers who work in
Washington, Maryland, or District of Columbia , make the highest salaries.
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Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers’ marks.Archive documents, conduct research, and read copy, using the internet and various computer programs.Write original content such as headlines, cutlines, captions, and cover copy.Consult reference books or secure aid of readers to check references with rules of grammar and composition.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.Route proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors, typists, or typesetters for correction or reprinting.Things a Proofreader or Copy Marker Should Know How to Do
Below is a list of the skills most Proofreaders and Copy Markers say are important on the job.Reading Comprehension : Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.Writing : Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.Speaking : Talking to others to convey information effectively.Active Listening : Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Critical Thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Monitoring : Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.Types of Proofreader or Copy Marker
Copy HolderClerical ProofreaderProofreaderProofreader or Copy Marker Average Salary
The average yearly salary of a Proofreader or Copy Marker ranges between $23,220 and $63,080.Proofreaders and Copy Markers who work in
Washington, Maryland, or District of Columbia , make the highest salaries.
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