Why Johnny Can't Proofread

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Title: Why Johnny Can't Proofread
Authors: Moyer, Ruth
Source: ABCA Bulletin. Dec 77 40(4):21-23.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 3
Publication Date: 1977
Descriptors: Business Skills, Capitalization (Alphabetic), Editing, Grammar, Higher Education, Punctuation, Spelling, Technical Writing, Writing Skills
Abstract: Emphasizes the need for proofreading instruction in a college technical writing class. Provides the locations of frequently undetected proofreading errors and a strategy for when and how to proofread. (RL)
Entry Date: 1978
Accession Number: EJ171454
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