When writing as a group, which of the following is true regarding proofreading?

A) Proofreading becomes easier as each team member proofreads the work of other team members
B) Proofreading becomes easier as each team member proofreads with a different focus
C) Proofreading becomes more difficult as each team member uses a different set of proofreading rules
D) Proofreading becomes more difficult as different software packages are not always compatible
E) Proofreading is generally done by one person who looks for all errors, without consideration for who wrote each section

Answer: D
Explanation: D) Make multiple passes. Go through the document several times, focusing on a different aspect each time. For instance, look for content errors the first time and layout errors the second time. Be especially vigilant with multiple writers and multiple computers, as information will not always transfer correctly.