The importance of proofreading

You should always carefully proofread your work and carry out any editing required as a result.  This includes your in-text citations and the final reference list.  All this is part of good academic practice and will stand you in good stead for future work as a student and beyond into your professional career.

The next page links out to the Academic Skills Centre's guide on Editing and Proofreading.

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