{"product_id":"last-but-not-least-leslie-vermeer-9781550597875","title":"Last But Not Least: A Guide to Proofreading Text","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSystematic, practical, complete -- an essential resource for anyone who works with words\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProofreaders are like goalkeepers: the last line of defence against mistakes that slip past their hard-working teammates. While proofreading is obviously not the only important job in the writing process, it is a necessary one -- last, but definitely not least.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe best proofreaders know that efficient and precise proofreading requires more than grammatical and mechanical expertise. It requires focus, sensitivity, self-awareness, almost saintly patience, and -- importantly -- a thorough understanding of the core responsibilities and processes of the proofreader. To be a great proofreader, you need to learn to think like one.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLast But Not Least\u003c\/i\u003e takes you beyond the basics of punctuation and grammar and into the nuts and bolts of how proofreaders think and work. This combination reference and workbook is a go-to guide for novice proofreaders and seasoned professionals alike. Includes grammar and punctuation primers, as well as 25 exercises to sharpen your skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Leslie Vermeer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1550597876\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781550597875\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Brush Education\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/18\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.66lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.40h x 6.80w x 0.50d","brand":"Leslie Vermeer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43985115250943,"sku":"9781550597875","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_567b62b6-0d33-4d9a-a80e-0fed3bdf0ab5.jpg?v=1683275634","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/last-but-not-least-leslie-vermeer-9781550597875","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}