Proofreading or sometimes called test-reading is rereading a piece of writing, the goal is to check whether there are errors in the text. ( Susanto,2021)
I joined Pak D's class also with the same topic earlier, with a different group. And I really look up to learn more with him. Last time I learnt many things about editing and proofreading.
Pak D clarified that this proofreading step has to be done at the end of every writing, you don't want to be stuck in the middle (sounds like a song 𝆕𝆔, naa). I come around to the idea of ending the articles before publishing by proofreading, since every proofreading job I have been getting always after the journals or articles finished like 99%.
A proofreading job is basically to check on mistaken punctuations, spelling, consistency in the name using, and also word beheading. As I will have to add based on my personal experiences, proofreading is also checking on the use of suitable diction. The choice of words or phrases should also be the object of a proofreading job.
Exactly to what Pak D pointed, the difference between editing and proofreading is that in proofreading, you are not only focused on highlighting the linguistics part but also have to focused on the substances or the content of the article, back to the use of the suitable phrase, words, and even the sentence pattern. Adding in English Proofreading you need to also focus on the structure and most common expressions.
Here is a video of proofreading samples he shared
Before publishing, we take a look at the preview and if there is an error, on the draft we press the CTRL + F key and then carry out the writing process as in the video
Pak D uses online tools to help with his proofreading job1. online puebi; 2. kbbi online As for English Proofreading you can find many tools to check on the grammar also the suitable phrase. I personally use Grammarly.A simple example of proofreading:
Original text
Making fiction stories is a little different from non-fiction stories. But non-fiction stories can be delivered in a fictional style to make it more interesting. Of course as long as it does not conflict with the rules for writing non-fiction works that have been determined, such as scientific papers, research reports, and the like.
Repair Text
Making fiction stories is a little different from non-fiction stories. However, non-fiction stories can be told in a fictional style to make it more interesting. Of course as long as it does not conflict with the rules for writing non-fiction works that have been determined, such as scientific papers, research reports, and the like.
In KBBI:
non (adv) not; not: off; non-rice
Commas are used before conjunctions, such as but, but, and whereas, in compound sentences (equivalent). For example: I want to buy a camera, but I don't have enough money. It's not mine, it's my father's
Here are some tips from Pak D for a proofreading job :
How to do proofreading?
In tune with Mazmo's message.
- Spelling check. This spelling refers to KBBI, but there are some words that reflect the publisher's style
- Beheading words referring to KBBI
- Consistency of names and conditions
- Pay attention to chapter titles and numbering
The skill to master as a proofreader is the ability to specify the most crucial problems of a sentence, for instance when you find a not well-structured sentence in a paragraph, you need to find and restructured the sentence without changing the points and the messages within. You are required to have a sharp eye and an excellent knowledge of the source language's rules, used in the article.
In the Q & A session, I was still curious to ask some matters related to changing sentence structure, so I asked two questions and was responded to clearly. I took Pak D's response as an interesting quote
"Tentang kekhasan, jika kekhasan itu "menerjang" kaidah, ya harus diluruskan, bukan? "
I took question from Pak Ries quite interesting
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N.saya Ries Muhammad Effendy dari SDN JATINEGARA KAUM 01 Jakarta timur 1. From Gel.19
1. Ketika swasunting biasanya kita sudah merasa bena dr dan sudah terbaik. Tapi ketika orang lain baca ternyata dari cara penulisan dan POEBI tulisan kita banyak salah. Untuk meringan kan para editor apa yang harus menjadi bekal bagi penulis ketika dia mau edit tulisannya? Terima kasih
Pak D response was more interesting
So I add this video of Rhoma Irama Singing his famous song Ghibah, let's, dance peopleItulah saya teringat lagu Bung RHOMA, kuman di seberang lautan tampak, Gajah di pelupuk mata tidak tampak.
Juga teringat ketika teman-teman nonton bola di tribun atau di televisi.
Bapak sebagai penulis adalah pemain bola yang menggiring bola ke gawang kadang tidak tahu di depan ada pemain yang hendak menjegal. Kami penonton di kejauhan tahu benar ke mana bola harus ditendang.
Demikian pula menulis, jadi perlo orang lain untuk ikut membaca.
Untuk meringan kan para editor apa yang harus menjadi bekal bagi penulis ketika dia mau edit tulisannya?
Pahami struktur kalimat, pahami PUEBI, buka KBBI jika ragu dengan kata-kata tertentu
Mempelajari PUEBI yang tebal, kadang membosankan,
Restructuring a sentence does not have to change the message within, if it is too long or using too many compound sentences, cut makes it shorter so the sentence will be effective. As for finding the specialty in the writer's point, change it if it is structurally mistaken.
Every writer needs to be a good proofreader since every publishing company also will eventually edit your writing, but they will not change the content, they do not have the right to change articles content. So, the writing itself should be the one to fix it, before it is published.
