Assessment Template For 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.
Proofreaders and Copy Markers

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Popular Job Roles
Copy EditorCopyholderEditorial AssistantNews Copy EditorProoferProofreaderTypesetter

Occupation-Specific

Technology Skills
Word processing software
Questions25
Time Limit25 min

Tasks

  • 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.
  • Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.
  • Compare information or figures on one record against same data on other records, or with original copy, to detect errors.
  • Route proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors, typists, or typesetters for correction or reprinting.

Technology Skills

Word processing software

Adobe Systems Adobe InCopy, Microsoft Word, Serenity Software Editor, WhiteSmoke

Computer based training software

Adobe Systems Adobe Captivate, InScribe

Desktop publishing software

Adobe Systems Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress

Video creation and editing software

Adobe Systems Adobe After Effects, Apple Final Cut Pro, Avid Technology Media Composer

Data base user interface and query software

FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Access, Style guide databases

Worker Requirements

Technology Skills
Word processing software
Questions25
Time Limit25 min
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Questions25
Time Limit25 min
Knowledge
English Language
Questions20
Time Limit25 min

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.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

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.

Worker Characteristics

Technology Skills
Word processing software
Questions25
Time Limit25 min
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Questions25
Time Limit25 min
Knowledge
English Language
Questions20
Time Limit25 min
Abilities
Written Comprehension
Questions30
Time Limit20 min
Interests
Conventional
Questions30
Time Limit20 min
Work Values
Relationships
Questions25
Time Limit25 min
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Questions30
Time Limit15 min

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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