Proofreading

Who is this course for?

Proofreading is for anyone wishing to learn the concepts of proofing and develop their proofreading skills.

Objectives

During this course you will:

• Examine traditional and modern proof reading techniques
  
• Develop a range of proof reading skills
  
• Consider the proof reading process from written word to print
  
• Examine levels of proofreading and approaches
  

Introduction to proof reading

Modern proof reading
Electronic proofreading

Proof reading skills

Aptitude
How to read
What to look for
Proof reading symbols
Punctuation and skills
The style and rule balance

From written word to print

The writer’s copy
Editing
The design stages
Typesetting and proofing
Creating style sheets

Levels of proofreading

Substantive editing
Copyediting
Proofreading

Proof reading approaches

Comparison Reading
Dry/Silent Reading
Copyholder

Face-to-face training

Training is held in our modern, comfortable, air-conditioned suites.

Lunch

Lunch is provided at a local restaurant or pub. Browse the sample menus:

• Bloomsbury
• Limehouse
• Southwark

Breaks and timing

Courses start at 9:30am.

Please aim to be with us for 9:15am.

Joining information (how to get to our venues)

Refreshments

Available throughout the day:

• Hot beverages
• Clean, filtered water
• Biscuits

Virtual training

Regular breaks throughout the day.

Learning tools

In-course handbook

Contains unit objectives, exercises and space to write notes

24 months access to trainers

Your questions answered by qualified trainers online.