Resources

Check capitals

Ensure that only headlines and proper nouns are capitalized.

Check facts

Dates/times
Locations
Proper nouns
Titles
Confirm the year/semester has been properly updated. If a day of the week is listed, check a calendar to ensure it is accurate.

Hyphens

Check that hyphenation of words meets AP Style (such as compounds: e.g., pre-nursing).
Check end-of-line breaks for correct word breaks. Consult the dictionary.

Lists

Check that they are in alphabetical order or in another logical sequence.

Numbers

Check that numbers one through nine are spelled out, and numerals are used for 10 and above.
Check consistency if there is a mix of numbers.
Check that numerals are used for addresses, dates, page numbers, decimals, percentages, ages, etc.
Verify accuracy of phone numbers and URLs.

Punctuation

Make sure that simple lists do not use the serial comma, unless they include a second conjunction, and check for complex phrases that may need a comma as well.
Make sure every sentence ends with a punctuation mark.
Make sure appropriate online references have quotation marks.
Check for dangling or misplaced modifiers and phrases.
Check punctuation in bulleted lists for consistency.
Check for sentence fragments or run-on sentences.

Repetition

Avoid repetitive use of words.

Spacing/Layout

Check for consistent spacing between paragraphs, sections, bullets, etc.
After each period, make sure there is one, not two, spaces.

Spelling

Check spelling as a unique step, particularly checking words that may have been abbreviated and then spelled out.
Look for transposed, missing or added letters in a word.

Check for misuse of common homonyms

its, it’s
our, are
there, their, they’re
to, too, two
your, you’re

Verbs

Avoid passive voice.
Check that subjects and verbs agree.
Check that verb tenses are consistent.
Check verb and number agreement.