Modern Proofreading Practical Handbook

Author: Du Weidong
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The first part of this book is presented in a Q&A format, covering fundamental knowledge of proofreading. It provides detailed answers on modern proofreading issues such as Cataloging-in-Publication (CIP), computer proofreading software, and proofreading disk manuscripts. The second part compiles commonly confused characters, frequently mixed words, and examples of misused idioms, along with their definitions and analyses to enhance error-detection skills. This is a fundamental skill that proofreaders must master for proper word usage. The appendices at the end of the book include national standards such as the New Simplified Character Table, the List for Standardizing Variant Characters, the List for Standardizing Variant Words, the Usage of Punctuation Marks, and the Regulations on the Use of Numbers in Publications, as well as tables of various fonts, font sizes, and major scientific and technical symbols. These are provided for reference by proofreaders. The book is rich in content and highly practical, making it suitable for editors, proofreaders, and office clerks in publishing and printing companies, as well as for publishing professionals and students in publishing and printing schools.