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Proofreading or Proof reading? Whatever you choose, one of ContentETC's proofreading top tips is that you have to be consistent. From the basics of proofreading marks and symbols to more advanced editing skills, our good value professional e-learning proofreading course will cover it all. Successful proofreading can make the difference between a really effective piece of writing, and one that confuses, bores or even antagonises your reader. If you ever have to check copy or content for mistakes, then this practical interactive online course delivers everything you need to make you quicker, better and much more effective at proofreading. "I really enjoyed the course, I found it easy to follow and the feedback element was really useful. I would recommend it to anyone interested in learning or polishing up their proofreading skills."
Suitable for: You will learn:
- What proofreading is and what it can achieve
- All the areas that proofreaders need to check
- Working with your house style
- Layout, formatting and typography
- Dealing with numbers, dates and facts
- Grammar, tenses and spelling
- Key punctuation rules and guidelines
- The most common errors to correct
- Getting the most out of your proofreading tools
- The proofreading marks used by professionals
- A variety of reading and checking styles and methods
- How to overcome proofreading barriers and hurdles
...and much more. Looking for an in-company course?
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Ask your tutor
The beauty of e-learning is that you can do it at a time and place to suit you. But you won't be alone! Your trainer will talk you through the key points to improve your skills and knowledge, and at any time during your e-learning course, you can email your course tutor with any queries or comments.
 | Course content includes
| | | What is proofreading and who does it? | | | Boundaries and responsibilities: some key points about proofreading | | | It is not a creative process: the proofreader's role is not to rewrite or edit
| | | How do we spot mistakes including:
| | | Factual: dates, job titles, locations
| | | Typographical: font style and size, spacing
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| Numerical: prices, telephone numbers
| | | Spelling: names, commonly misspelt words
| | | Formatting: indents, paragraph alignment, columns | | | Consistency: checking against house style or a previous document | | | Grammatical: consistent tenses, singulars and plurals
| | | Punctuation: commas and apostrophes
| | | Analysis of examples of the different types of mistakes | | | Proofreading skills/abilities including:
| | | Attention to detail
| | | A methodical nature
| | | Concentration | | | Patience | | | Ability to spell | | | Good command of grammar and punctuation
| | | A good command of English
| | | Ability to question
| | | Self-reliance
| | | A love of reading | | | Barriers and how to overcome them
| | | Boredom | | | Distractions | | | Tiredness |
| | | | | | | The knowledge we need to proofread
| | | Understanding grammar and punctuation
| | | Common problems
| | | Tenses
| | | Singulars and plurals
| | | "That" and "Which" - the difference | | | Apostrophes
| | | Commas
| | | Proofreading marks
| | | The British Standards Institution (BSI) marks and how and why to use them | | | Working with tools and mastering methods | | | Gathering tools including:
| | | A ruler
| | | A dictionary/grammar guide | | | A style guide (if you have one) | | | Reference material
| | | A calculator | | | Red or contrasting pen
| | | A sheet of white paper | | | Copy of proofreading marks (if you use them) | | | Methods we can use including:
| | | Reading with a ruler
| | | Reading aloud
| | | Reading backwards
| | | Reading from the last paragraph
| | | Reading in pairs
| | | Splitting the page in half
| | | Printing in double spacing
| | | How we proofread
| | | On paper
| | | On screen
| | | Tips for proofreading on screen
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 | Exercises and quizzes | | | To check your understanding of the theory, during this e-learning course you will be quizzed on all aspects of proofreading. |  | Top tips and checklists | | | Handy tips and checklists at key stages of the course. These cover vital topics including: developing a fresh eye; using a dictionary; making multiple passes; checking corrected proofs against marked up proofs; 10 ways to effective proofreading.
|  | Feedback from the trainer | | | Our expert trainers are here to provide you with invaluable one-to-one feedback on your progress. Email your work and the trainer will supply you with individual guidance, comments and practical suggestions. This unique feedback really brings your e-learning to life and makes sure you have truly grasped - and applied - all of the key principles. |
| | | Timing: You can dip in and out of this e-learning course as often as you like. It should take you approximately 1.5-2 hours in total to complete. You can work at your own pace and go back at any time, to any part of the course. If you have any queries, we’d be delighted to help, just email us. Please note that this course is intended for speakers of English.
Price
Proofreading is £99 + VAT per user * which gives you full unlimited access to the course for one month. If you want to add personal one-to-one trainer feedback to the course, the price is £150 + VAT. If you feel you need feedback at a later stage, you can request it then. * Discounted rates for multiple users are available. The discount applies to this course or a mix of e-learning courses.
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