If you are responsible for proofreading documents or web pages, this course
will help you by improving your speed, your accuracy and your confidence. Guided
by an expert tutor, you will learn the professional techniques that will enable
you to work to the highest standards.
As well as increasing your ability to spot mistakes, you will discover the
importance of consistency and corporate style and refresh your knowledge of
spelling, grammar and punctuation. Group discussion, exercises and individual
feedback will contribute to a lively and stimulating day, by the end of which
you will be an expert error-spotter.
Our Desktop Guide to Proofreading will become a valuable reference book on your
return to the office, where you will also benefit from one year of free
post-course support.
If you are interested in working as a freelance proofreader, our
Freelance Proofreading Diploma
will be the most appropriate course for you.
The details
Summary
1 day
9.30 am–5.00 pm
Small groups
Certificates
A year of free support
£395.00 + VAT
A 20% discount is available to charities and local authorities
"It works! I have gained a greater understanding of proofreading techniques and now pick up many more errors."
Niall Ryan
Head of Internal Communications
Harrods
Locations and dates
Course programme
Morning session
The role of the proofreader
The importance of proofreading
The difference between proofreading and editing - the focus on accuracy
The qualities of a proofreader
On screen or on paper?
How software can help
Spell checkers and grammar checkers - their benefits and limitations
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