It is important to use standard proofreading marks because it creates less confusion for the writer whose work is edited. The standard proofreading marks tell the writer exactly what needs to be corrected.
Yes they should be capitalized.
The best guide would be the latest version of the Chicago Manual of Style. It is used by professional editors and publishers.
Proofreading symbols or marks are shorthand notations through which the proofreader tells the compositor what changes to make to a proof sheet, galley or blueline before publication. They differ from editing marks and should not be confused although some are similar or even the same. Editing is a different process than proofing.The most comprehensive set of proofreader's marks I have found on the web are at: http://www.eeicom.com/staffing/marks.html
Company names are not underlined, nor are quotation marks put around them. They are written as normal proper nouns unless there are underlines or quotation marks in the name itself.
The "^" symbol is used in proofreading marks to indicate that a letter should be lowercase.
There is no backslash proofreading symbol in existence, for more information on all the proofreading symbols, refer to this page: http://webster.commnet.edu/writing/symbols.htm
It is important to use standard proofreading marks because it creates less confusion for the writer whose work is edited. The standard proofreading marks tell the writer exactly what needs to be corrected.
When proofreading, those three dashes mean capitalize the letter.
To understand proofreading marks, start by familiarizing yourself with common symbols such as a caret (^) for inserting text, a line for deleting text, and squiggly lines for indicating a change. Then, practice using these marks while proofreading text to develop a better understanding of how they are applied in editing. Finally, refer to a guide or resource that outlines the different proofreading marks to deepen your understanding and improve your proficiency.
"ZIP" in proofreading marks indicates a passage is fine and should not be changed. It is used to show that no edits are needed in that particular section.
Yes they should be capitalized.
Yes, "Phi Theta Kappa" is the proper capitalization for the name of the national honor society for two-year colleges. Make sure to capitalize each word in the name when proofreading.
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proofreading marks
There is no backslash proofreading symbol in existence, for more information on all the proofreading symbols, refer to this page: http://webster.commnet.edu/writing/symbols.htm
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