1.

Take a break from your paper before you start to proofread or edit.

Don't edit or proofread your paper immediately after you finished writing it.

2.

Find a quite place where you can concentrate.

Don't proofread or edit your documents in front of the T. V. or where there are distractions.

3.

Proofread or edit your documents in small intervals. Each time you do a little bit at time.

Don't proofread or edit your documents at one time.

4.

Proofread or edit your documents when you are alert.

Don't proofread or edit when you are tired or before bed.

5.

Proofread or edit your documents when you are calm, and have time.

Don't proofread or edit your documents when you are in a bad mood or in a hurry.

6.

Change the font and the size of the fonts.

Don't' rely on the computer's spell checker!

7.

Let a friend or professional edit or proofread your documents if possible.