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# Tasks & work activities — fact checker
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Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 43-9081.00 (Proofreaders and Copy Markers) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2642; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.
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## Task statements
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- **[Core]** Consult with authors and editors regarding manuscript changes and suggestions.
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- **[Core]** Archive documents, conduct research, and read copy, using the internet and various computer programs.
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- **[Core]** Write original content, such as headlines, cutlines, captions, and cover copy.
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- **[Supplemental]** 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.
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- **[Core]** Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.
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- **[Core]** Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers' marks.
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- **[Core]** Read corrected copies or proofs to ensure that all corrections have been made.
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- **[Core]** Compare information or figures on one record against same data on other records, or with original copy, to detect errors.
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- **[Core]** Consult reference books or secure aid of readers to check references with rules of grammar and composition.
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- **[Core]** Route proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors, typists, or typesetters for correction or reprinting.
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- **[Supplemental]** Read proof sheets aloud, calling out punctuation marks and spelling unusual words and proper names.
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## Detailed work activities
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- Collaborate with others to determine production details.
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- Coordinate operational activities.
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- File documents or records.
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- Proofread documents, records, or other files to ensure accuracy.
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- Report news to the public.
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- Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.
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- Search information sources to find specific data.
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- Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data.
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