Editing and Proofing (Chicago Style) Test

Test Summary: An assessment aimed at measuring a candidate's proficiency in utilizing the Chicago Manual of Style. This includes knowledge of proofreading for errors, such as possible spelling, punctuation, and grammar mistakes according to the Chicago Manual of Style.

Test Specifications:
  • Test Name: Editing and Proofing (Chicago Style) Test
  • Test Publisher: SHL
  • Uses: Assess the candidate's proficiency of utilizing Chicago Manual of Style
  • Job Level: Writer/Editor
  • Number of Questions: 30
  • Estimated Testing Time: 23 minutes (90 minutes allowed)
  • Test Format: Multiple-Choice -- Adaptive
Abilities, Knowledge & Skills Measured:
  • Punctuation, Numbers, Proofreading and Substantive Editing
  • Common Structural Areas, and Common Errors