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O*NET detailed work activityProofread documents, records, or other files to ensure accuracy
AI-assistReview & check
17 jobs22 tasks
Use AI as a first-pass checker against a list of rules or standards. The final judgment and sign-off stay with you.
Part of Examine materials or documentation for accuracy or compliance, under the O*NET work activity group Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards. Individual tasks below can carry a different label when their own wording calls for it (3 AI-ready, 18 AI-assist, 1 stays human).
Tasks built on this activity
- Proofread transcripts for correct spelling of words.
- Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers' marks.
- Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.
- Check completed work for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and format.
- Read corrected copies or proofs to ensure that all corrections have been made.
- Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.
- Perform various data entry or word processing tasks, such as updating phone directories, typing or proofreading documents, or creating schedules.
- Perform administrative support tasks, such as proofreading, transcribing handwritten information, or operating calculators or computers to work with pay records, invoices, balance sheets, or other documents.
- Compute, record, and proofread data and other information, such as records or reports.
- Type, format, proofread, and edit correspondence and other documents, from notes or dictating machines, using computers or typewriters.
- Typeset and measure dimensions, spacing, and positioning of page elements, such as copy and illustrations, to verify conformance to specifications, using printer's ruler or layout software.
- Review environmental, historical, or technical reports and publications for accuracy.
- Review work done by others to check for correct spelling and grammar, ensure that company format policies are followed, and recommend revisions.
- Review correspondence for format and typographical accuracy, assemble the information into a prescribed form with the correct number of copies, and submit it to an authorized official for signature.
- Review manuscripts for professional journals.
- Read proof sheets aloud, calling out punctuation marks and spelling unusual words and proper names.
- Review manuscripts for publication in professional journals.
Tasks where it is part of the work
- Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments.
- Prepare, proofread, or process legal documents, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, or pretrial agreements.
- Review documents written by others.
- Perform clerical duties such as typing, proofreading, and sorting mail.
- Prepare or review reports, manuscripts, or meeting presentations.