This highly interactive training course delivers the Proofreading skills necessary to identify and correct mistakes ensuring that a copy looks and reads professionally. This course will cover how to proofread thoroughly, accurately and competently. Training exercises in spotting mistakes and correcting common errors of punctuation, spelling and grammar will be tailored and implemented to the clients own sector needs and requirements.

Duration: 1 day

Introduction

• Functions of a Proofreader
• Methods of working
• How to read thoroughly and accurately
• Reading on paper and on screen

Proofreading and Editing Marks

• Understanding Proofreader's marks and terminology
• Commonly used terms: ens, ems, points, picas
• Different types of proof
• The dangers of relying on grammar or spelling checkers

Spotting Mistakes

• Dealing with tables and complicated pages
• How to read and correct page proofs
• Cutting and making lines
• Keeping a checklist
• Spelling and punctuation tips
• Regularly misspelt words

Punctuation

• Punctuation marks defined
• Punctuation in the real world
• When the rules can be broken

Grammar

• Avoiding common errors
• Changes in current usage

Avoiding the Common Pitfalls

• Misspelling headlines
• Wrong telephone numbers or email addresses
• Incorrect pricesMisplaced headlines or captions