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Proofreaders and Copy Markers

Read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors. Excludes workers whose primary duty is editing copy. Includes proofreaders of braille.

Sample of reported job titles:
Copy Editor, Copyholder, Editorial Assistant, News Copy Editor, Proofer, Proofreader, Typesetter

Occupation-Specific Information

Tasks

  • Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.
  • Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers' marks.
  • Read corrected copies or proofs to ensure that all corrections have been made.
  • Compare information or figures on one record against same data on other records, or with original copy, to detect errors.
  • Consult reference books or secure aid of readers to check references with rules of grammar and composition.

Technology Skills

  • Computer based training software:Adobe Systems Adobe Captivate
    ,    InScribe
  • Data base user interface and query software:FileMaker Pro
    ,    Microsoft Access
    ,    Style guide databases
  • Desktop publishing software:Adobe Systems Adobe FrameMaker
    ,    Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign
    ,    QuarkXPress
  • Document management software:Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
  • Electronic mail software:Microsoft Outlook

Occupational Requirements

Work Activities

  • Getting Information:Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Working with Computers:Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
  • Processing Information:Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships:Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events:Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Detailed Work Activities

  • Collaborate with others to determine production details.
  • Coordinate operational activities.
  • File documents or records.
  • Proofread documents, records, or other files to ensure accuracy.
  • Report news to the public.

Work Context

  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate:94% responded"Extremely important"
  • Spend Time Sitting:85% responded"Continually or almost continually"
  • Electronic Mail:84% responded"Every day"
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled:79% responded"Every day"
  • Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions:75% responded"Continually or almost continually"

Worker Requirements

Skills

  • Reading Comprehension:Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  • Writing:Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  • Speaking:Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Active Listening:Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Knowledge

  • English Language:Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Communications and Media:Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
  • Computers and Electronics:Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Education

How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation? Respondents said:
  • 47%
    Bachelor's Degree
  • 23%
    Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  • 12%
    Some College Courses

Worker Characteristics

Abilities

  • Written Comprehension:The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Near Vision:The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  • Oral Comprehension:The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Written Expression:The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
  • Oral Expression:The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Interests

  • Conventional:Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
  • Artistic:Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

Work Values

  • Relationships:Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
  • Achievement:Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
  • Support:Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail:Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
  • Dependability:Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
  • Integrity:Job requires being honest and ethical.
  • Independence:Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
  • Cooperation:Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
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