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Please See Below For Course Information On 'Proofreading'



Overview

Course content
Basic Concepts: identifying what effective proofreaders do; outlining and using systematic proofreading techniques; highlighting efficient methods of working; proofreading problems.

BS 5261 Part 2 Proofreading Symbols: applying the symbols in a series of exercises; spotting and marking grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors; querying inconsistencies and lack of clarity; ensuring that house style guidelines are followed.

Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling: common errors; current best practice; opportunity to raise queries.

Proofreading Documents: this course is highly practical and will involve participants in a variety of exercises which will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Action Planning: participants plan and discuss what they will do on return to work.

Who is it for?

Those who need to learn how to proofread material before it is published and circulated.

What will I learn?

By the end of this course you will be able to:

•use BS 5261 (Part 2) proofreading symbols
•adopt systematic and efficient methods of proofreading
•identify and mark grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors
•query inconsistencies and lack of clarity
•check that house style guidelines are followed