Proofreading Process & Policies

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Format

I proofread transcripts as PDF files using PDF annotation software. Simply convert your file to a PDF and email it to me at clara@prometheusproofreading.com. I will return a PDF of the corrected pages with annotations marked clearly in red and yellow.

All transcripts must be thoroughly scoped and as clean as possible. Errors are much harder to spot in a messy transcript with many mistakes. In a relatively clean text each one will stand out and I will be able to catch a higher percentage of the errors.

I check my email regularly and respond promptly, letting you know when I have received each file and confirming any important details. I believe that clear and reliable communication is extremely important, and I make an effort to relay all information in an efficient and timely manner.

For details on turnaround time, see my rates page or download my rate sheet.

Reference Materials

I learned to proofread transcripts based on Morson’s English Guide for Court Reporters and use a variety of other reference books including Margie Wakeman Wells’ Court Reporters: Bad Grammar/Good Punctuation, The Gregg Reference Manual, and Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. 

I also recognize that court reporting is often more of an art than a science. Many stylebooks disagree on the nuances of grammar and punctuation, and you probably have your own individual preferences.

In addition to ensuring that a transcript follows the essential rules and guidelines of court reporting, I pay attention to your personal preferences and practices.

I read transcripts not only for technical correctness but for consistency, tailoring my proofreading approach to each of my clients individually.

All of this applies specifically to my transcript proofreading services. I have different policies and processes for my proofreading and editing services for writers.

pro·me·the·us /prəˈmiːθiːəs/ n, cap [L, fr. Gk. Προμηθεύς]: the Titan of Greek mythology who created mankind and brought them the gift of fire, for which he is credited with making possible the advancement of human civilization [from the Greek προμηθεια (prometheia) FORESIGHT; πρό prep,  BEFORE; μαθεῖν vb (aor, act, inf of μανθάνω), LEARN]