Which option reflects the key benefit of having another person proofread?

• A. They may rewrite the report to alter its focus.
• B. They can change the incident details.
• C. They may catch errors that you missed.
• D. They can speed up the filing process.

Answer: (C)

Having another person proofread adds a second set of eyes to catch mistakes you might miss. This is valuable because even small errors—typos, punctuation, inconsistent terminology, or incorrect names, dates, or numbers—can change meaning, reduce clarity, or undermine credibility in a corrections report. A fresh reader can spot issues you’ve overlooked and suggest wording that makes the report clearer and more accurate, which is essential for proper record-keeping and accountability.

The other options describe actions that would undermine integrity or aren’t the primary benefit of proofreading. Rewriting to alter the focus would change what happened or the emphasis of the report. Changing incident details would be misleading or false. Speeding up the filing process is not the core advantage of having someone proofread; accuracy and clarity come first, even if it means taking a bit more time.