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A Proofreader performs a 'quality check' on publications and may work on books, magazines and newspapers, websites, and academic or business reports. Their role is making corrections on written text using special marks that are usual and recognized in the printing and publishing industry. Their responsibilities are to proofread written and digital work products, read original copies of a manuscript against typeset proofs to catch typing mistakes, crosscheck references and data, review the output for consistency, collaborate with team members, check typeset documents to ensure the publisher used the correct font style, size and text spacing, improve the editing processes, and be responsible f...

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  • Master Degree in Creative Writing
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    Avg. Duration:21 monthsAvg. Fees:$24,818Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in English
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,429Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Science (m.sc.) in Civil and Environmental Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:15 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,639Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master Degree in Writing
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    Avg. Duration:22 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,019Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Arts (m.a.) in Writing
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    Avg. Duration:21 monthsAvg. Fees:$20,032Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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8.4 years
$46K
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5.56 years
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