When I proofread your manuscript, I look for those things that may have been overlooked. I use the style sheet that your copyeditor created and double check your manuscript for the items on the style sheet. While proofreading, I look for glaring errors. I also look for typos, inconsistencies, spelling errors, errors in mechanics and grammar, dropped or omitted text, and formatting errors. I won’t make any developmental or organizational suggestions while proofreading, and I won’t suggest that you rewrite any sentences. These suggestions come earlier in the copyediting part of editing.

I usually don’t proofread a manuscript that I’ve copyedited because it’s a good idea to have a fresh pair of eyes read your final copy.