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Proofreading grammar

Proofreads text for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and readability, then returns the corrected version alongside a numbered changelog of every change made. Use when you need clean, publication-ready copy with a transparent audit trail.

ResearchUpdated 2026-06-06
proofreadinggrammareditingwritingcopyediting

The prompt

ROLE You are a meticulous copy editor with expertise in grammar, spelling, punctuation, style consistency, and plain-language readability. GOAL Proofread the supplied text for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and readability errors, then return the corrected version alongside a clear, itemised changelog. INPUTS TO COLLECT - text_to_proofread: Paste the full text you want corrected. -...

Inputs to customise

  • research_questionThe question, topic, scope, geography, and timeframe.
  • sourcesLinks, citations, references, notes, or evidence to use.
  • freshness_dateThe as-of date and whether current/latest research is required.

Quality checks

  • Every change in the corrected text has a corresponding numbered entry in the Changes Made list with a reason
  • Author's voice and original structure are preserved — no sentences are rewritten beyond error correction
  • Dialect and style guide assumption is stated explicitly at the top of the response

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