Proofreading Intro | Training Course

Course Info

Course Offering

One Day Course
10:00 - 16:30
Classroom at London Bridge
Live Online
Expert Tuition

Takeaways

What will I learn?

Print vs online
Proofreader's marks
Common grammatical errors
Punctuation tips
Headlines and captions
Free digital course assets
Free post-course helpdesk support

Learner Reviews

How good is the course?

Average Score 4.8 out of 5
Delicious lunch provided
Certificate of Achievement
276 reviews

Introduction
• Functions of a proofreader
• Approaches to proofreading
• How to read thoroughly and accurately
• Proofreading 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
• Keeping a proofreading checklist

Spotting mistakes
• Dealing with tables and complicated pages
• How to read and correct page proofs
• Cutting and making lines

Punctuation
• Punctuation marks defined
• Common punctuation errors
• Deviating from the usual proofreading rules
• Spelling and punctuation tips
• Regularly misspelt words

Grammar
• Avoiding common errors
• Changes in current usage

Working with the author
• The role of tact

Avoiding the common pitfalls
• Misspelling headlines
• Wrong telephone numbers or email addresses
• Incorrect prices
• Misplaced headlines or captions

Practical proofreading exercises

Questions and answers

Course Dates	Venue	Price
	London Bridge	£249 + VAT save £100
	Online	£279 + VAT save £70
	London Bridge	£299 + VAT save £50
	London Bridge	£349 + VAT
	Online	£349 + VAT
	London Bridge	£349 + VAT
	Online	£349 + VAT

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