Overview

Back to basics:
This grammar and punctuation refresher shows you how to avoid common mistakes. It helps your messages to hit home
with impact and accuracy.

Does that look right to you?
Find out when you can and can’t rely on your PC’s spellchecker. Discover the most common spelling mistakes
and how to avoid them.
Create your own techniques for remembering tricky words.

Too Close to your own copy?
Try out practical tools that show you how to take a step back and read what’s there, instead of what you expect to see.

Learn how to use professional proofreaders’ symbols.
Proofreading in pairs.

Mean what you say…
Creating your own house style and sticking to it.
How to edit first drafts so that every word earns its living.
How to drive out ambiguities and create crisp, memorable copy.


Following through:
Ever noticed how new mistakes can creep in once a word perfect document has left your desk?

Find out how great briefs can help designers deliver the quality you expect.

Who is it for?

A practical one-day workshop on eliminating grammatical, spelling and layout mistakes, to produce materials that are ‘right first time’.

Proof Reading deals with the generic skill of eliminating mistakes
in documents but with a special focus on the kinds of errors
that occur in a PR environment. It is a natural companion to all
of our courses on design and writing skills.

Like all of our courses, it is self-contained. Courses can be taken in any order.

What will I learn?

Delegates gain the skills, confidence and tools to spot and correct mistakes in any document or publication, working to the tightest of deadlines.

Accurate documents demonstrate clear, disciplined thought and commitment to professional reputation.

• Use punctuation and grammar accurately
• Spot and correct spelling mistakes
• Improve clarity and eliminate ambiguities
• Make sure that copy is tight, accurate and complete
• Develop a consistent house style
• Use professional proofreaders’ marks

How will I be assessed?

A Certificate of Attendance available on request.

Address

The Business Design Centre
52 Upper Street
Islington
LONDON
N1 0QH.

Travel Information

Details can be found on henshallcentre.com

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