| From 100 deduct— |
| 1. For each word or figure omitted, repeated, substituted, or improperly inserted | 5 |
| 2. For each error in spelling, for each transposition, for each abbreviation not in the copy, for each failure to capitalize according to copy, for each failure to punctuate according to copy, for each failure to indent margin as in copy, for each error in paragraphing, and for irregularity in left-hand margin | 5 |
| 3. For each misdivision of a word at the end of a line, for each omission or improper use of the hyphen in dividing a word at the end of a line, for each word altered, interlined, or canceled, for each blot or minor erasure, if not neat | 1 |
| 4. For any other deviation from copy not covered by the foregoing, charges are made in the discretion of the examiners. |