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Proofreading
Face to face public schedule & onsite training. Restaurant lunch included at STL venues.
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- 1 day Instructor-led workshop
Syllabus
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
Course Syllabus
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
What you get
"What do I get on the day?"
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:
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.
Training formats & Services
Training formats available
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