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Editing and Proofreading - University of North Carolina
A summary of tips and technique for editing and proofreading your work before you submit.
Grammar and punctuation - University of Bristol
Advice and exercises to help you improve your punctuation and grammar.
What to look for when proofreading - University of Sheffield
A short video covering the essentials of what to look out for when proofreading.
Manchester Academic Phrasebank - University of Manchester
An online repository of phrases and sentence starters for academic writing, including sections on introductions, signposting, conclusions and more.
A student guide to proofreading and writing in science
This article presents a collection of common undergraduate student writing mistakes in scientific writing and provides suggestions for corrections and enhancing readability in subsequent draft versions.

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