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Course Objectives: This practical one day course delivers the Proofreading Skills needed to identify and correct mistakes, so that a copy achieves maximum impact. You will cover how to read thoroughly and accurately and how to spot and correct the common errors of spelling, punctuation and grammar that can ruin a good copy.

Requirements: No prior proofreading experience is required.

  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 prices
Misplaced headlines or captions
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* One-to-One Proofreading courses available!

* Group Proofreading courses available at discount prices!


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