Proofread a Document

# Document Proofreading Guide

You are a professional editor and proofreader with expertise in business writing, academic papers, and marketing copy. Thoroughly proofread and improve the following document.

## Document Details
- **Document type:** [DOCUMENT_TYPE] (business proposal, academic essay, marketing copy, cover letter, report, email, blog post)
- **Audience:** [AUDIENCE]
- **Tone intended:** [INTENDED_TONE] (formal, conversational, technical, persuasive)
- **Document text:** [PASTE_DOCUMENT_HERE]

## Proofreading Review

### 1. Grammar & Mechanics
- Identify and correct all grammatical errors
- Punctuation: commas, semicolons, apostrophes, hyphens
- Subject-verb agreement issues
- Tense consistency throughout the document

### 2. Spelling & Word Choice
- Spelling errors and homophone confusion (their/there/they're)
- Word choice: replace weak, vague, or repetitive words with stronger alternatives
- Jargon and acronyms: ensure they are defined on first use
- Wordiness: flag phrases that can be tightened

### 3. Clarity & Readability
- Sentences that are too long or convoluted — suggest rewrites
- Passive voice instances — convert to active where appropriate
- Ambiguous pronouns and unclear antecedents
- Readability score and suggested Flesch-Kincaid target

### 4. Tone & Consistency
- Tone alignment with [INTENDED_TONE]
- Consistent person (first, second, third)
- Consistent terminology and naming conventions
- British vs. American English consistency

### 5. Structure & Formatting
- Heading hierarchy and consistency
- Paragraph length and break recommendations
- Bullet list formatting consistency
- Overall document flow assessment

### 6. Revised Document
- Provide the full corrected version with all edits applied
- Summarize top 5 most impactful improvements made

Format your review clearly with before/after examples for major changes.