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I would consider this the fallback to having a second pair of eyes to do the
proofing. Of course, much of the time, the fallback is the best we can get.
Having a good editor is always better.
Gene Kim-Eng
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Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 2:22 PM
Subject: Re: Proofreading
>
> In response to "proofreading should be someone other than the other," what
> if the auther (me) has had time away from the document already. Let's say
> 2 days. Does your suggestion still apply? Keep in mind, this proofread is
> a FINAL proofread. The document has passed reviewers already. Some of them
> may have done some proofreading in their review and some not. Sorry if
> that wasn't clear.
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