Basics of Proofreading
Learn how to become a proofreader who catches all the mistakes made by writers and copyeditors and improves the text of printed and digital documents.
This course is a good starting point if you want to become a professional proofreader as it lays out the basics and provides the skills you need to edit digital and printed materials before publication. Proofreaders catch the mistakes missed by copy-editors and are a crucial part of the publishing team. This course teaches you how to confidently proofread text to ensure error-free copy, which can also help you avoid mistakes in your own writing.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
Fundamentals of Proofreading
This module will teach you the fundamentals of proofreading. Start by identifying skills and training needs. You’ll learn job norms, rules, and a proofreading glossary to help you understand common vocabulary. In the end, you’ll know what copy editors, sub-editors, and proofreaders do, from manuscript to printing and publishing.
Mastering Style, Spelling, and Grammar
This module covers the information necessary to employ various proofreading approaches effectively. To begin with, familiarise yourself with the diverse proofreading style guides available. You’ll then learn editing and proofreading standards. You’ll become better at spotting spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors in published work.
Studying the Art of Proofreading
This module assists you in learning the ways of proofreading. You will start by learning standard symbology and then studying how to proofread a paper so that your feedback is precise and well-written. You will also learn how to proofread digital documents using Acrobat for revising PDF files.
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