Proofreading by Gail

Proofreading you can feel good about

Specializing in transcript proofreading for court reporters

As a proofreader, I support court reporters in producing clean, accurate, readable, and professional transcripts. 

Whether you’re a court reporter with years of experience or someone just starting out, I can assist you. 
When you entrust me with your proofreading, every word of your transcript is carefully read, with meticulous attention to details. I annotate the transcript with clear corrections and suggestions.
To perform this work, I use industry-standard references such as Lillian Morson’s English Guide for Court Reporters and Margie Wakeman Wells’s Court Reporting: Bad Grammar/Good Punctuation, among others.
Just as important, I take your expressed preferences into account and tailor my proofreading to your preferences and needs when marking corrections.

When you work with me, you get:

  • Skilled proofreading based on industry standards and your preferences
  • Clearly marked PDF annotations
  • On-time delivery
  • Competitive rates
  • Excellent communication


Proofreading a transcript demands attention to special details and issues. Here are some of the things I do:

 

  •  Spelling

Check names, locations, terminology, and difficult words.

  • Punctuation

Check punctuation for dependent and independent clauses, polite requests, series of questions, echo questions, tag clauses, direct address, interruptions, and quotations; check hyphenation; ensure correct forms for open and closed compounds, plurals, possessives, etc.

  • Word use

Check for commonly misused or misspelled words; identify missing, repeated, transposed, or incorrectly transcribed words.

  • Numbers

Ensure appropriate use of figures, words, and formats for dates, times, percentages, measurements, decimals, fractions, currency, and other numbers.

  • Formatting and readability

Check by-lines, colloquy, spacing, indexes, Q & A, appearances page, certificates, keep-togethers, etc.

  • Accuracy and consistency

Check exhibit numbers, attorney and firm names and addresses, dates, etc.; ensure consistent spelling and punctuation conventions.




Here's how it works:

  • Contact me with details of the transcript and your required turnaround time.
  • Receive confirmation from me about the job, the delivery date, and the rate that will apply.
  • Send me your transcript in PDF format via e-mail or Dropbox.
  • Get your carefully proofread and annotated transcript back on time.

If you’re a first-time client, you’ll be asked to fill out my reporter preferences sheet or provide one you already have, such as this one from Stenovate. You should also provide a sample transcript. This information is to help me do the best possible job for you.
Download my rates and policies.

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