A document review checklist is a tool to ensure all necessary aspects of a document are checked for accuracy, consistency, and completeness before finalizing.
- Grammar and Punctuation
- Check subject-verb agreement
- Verify punctuation marks
- Correct spelling errors
- Ensure consistent tense usage
- Formatting
- Review font consistency
- Check alignment of text
- Ensure page numbers are included
- Verify section headings and subheadings
- Content Accuracy
- Validate facts and data
- Cross-check references
- Ensure names and dates are correct
- Confirm consistency of terminology
- Clarity and Readability
- Simplify complex sentences
- Eliminate jargon
- Break up long paragraphs
- Use bullet points for lists
- Overall Structure
- Confirm logical flow of ideas
- Ensure proper introduction and conclusion
- Verify all required sections are included
- Check for coherent transitions between sections