Introduction:

Writing is a vital skill. A good writing style can help a person communicate better and lead to better academic performance, and even help individuals get an employment. But not everyone is a natural writer. Many struggle with writing due to insecurity and poor grammar. spelling and punctuation errors. But can proofreading really make a significant impact on improving writing skills? This case study is designed to answer the question.

Case Study:

The participant in this study is Jane an aspiring high school student who was struggling with writing. Jane was anxious when writing essays and she was not confident in her writing skills. She would procrastinate when given a writing assignment and often waited until the last minute to write an essay. She was aware that her writing skills were not at par and she needed to improve her writing skills if she wanted to get good grades in school.

The goal of this case study was to instruct Jane how to meticulously proofread her essays. Jane was instructed to follow a particular process every time she wrote an essay which included writing an initial draft after which she would take breaks, editing and then proofreading. The final step was for her essay to be viewed by a teacher, parent or a trusted person. She began to do this with all of her written assignments.

The results of the intervention were positive. Jane's writing improved greatly and she became more confident about her writing. She received higher grades on her essays, and her teachers appreciated her writing. She stopped dreading writing assignments and started to enjoy it.

Jane's experience as a proofreader helped her to improve her understanding of punctuation and grammar. She became more aware about sentence fragments, run-on sentences and subject-verb agreement. She learned to examine her writing for errors instead of relying on autocorrect and spell check. The act of proofreading also made her more aware of sentence structure and the overall flow of her writing.

Furthermore, Jane found that proofreading helped her to better organize her thoughts. She improved at writing an effective thesis statement and backing her arguments with relevant evidence. She began using transitions in her writing to make it flow better. This helped readers to follow her arguments.

Additionally, Jane learned to pay particular attention to the smallest details in her writing. She checked everything, from the use of commas, to the consistency of the verb tense. She paid attention to the tiny details that can often be overlooked when writing. This level of attention to detail resulted in a better improvement in her writing and she received better grades for her essays.

Conclusion:

This case study demonstrates how proofreading can greatly improve writing skills. By following a specific method when writing essays, which includes proofreading, individuals can develop an understanding of punctuation, grammar and organization in their writing. Proofreading can increase confidence in your writing and result in higher scores in school. Furthermore, proofreading skills can be transferred to all forms of writing, such as blogs, emails and even social media posts. Proofreading is a great way to improve your writing abilities.