We Need To Talk About The Importance Of Proofreading
Maybe it is the journalism major in me, maybe it is the fact that I am just so used to having my writing proofread, maybe it is just who I am as a person but grammar, punctuation and everything in-between is sacred to me.
I think it just really comes from the fact that I want to be taken seriously and I know that having things spelled correctly and using proper grammar is a great way to do that.
It is also because the embarrassment and/or pure shame I feel when I forget to proofread only to later find a mistake after too many people have seen it.I m getting itchy just thinking about it.
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National Proofreading Day 2021: Quotes To Inspire You To Polish Your Written Work
03/08/21 AT 7:21 AM
We all tend to make spelling mistakes and grammatical errors, especially when we are in a hurry to submit a written output. No wonder proofreading is so important as it ensures that the document is flawless before it is turned in.
But did you know that there s a day especially devoted to celebrating the importance of proofreading? There is, and it happens on March 8 every year.
National Proofreading is a day that gives people the opportunity to proofread their work and ensure that their writing is free from errors. It was first celebrated in 2011, thanks to Judy Beaver who created the occasion in memory of her mother who loved to correct people.