Proofreading
Professional Development
By successfully completing this course, you could:
- Gain skills and knowledge in Proofreading to expand an existing practice, as a foundation qualification towards further studies, or for personal interest
- Be awarded the BSY Professional Certificate of Merit
You can study this course from the comfort of your own home; in your own time and at your own pace; with helpful support and encouragement from our friendly tutors.
Proofreaders are in great demand. In addition to the publishing industry, there is a vast range of businesses that rely on the services of proofreaders. Each one of them needs to ensure that their copy is professionally presented and contains no mistakes. Companies are increasingly turning to freelancers to do the work, and this course can help you develop the invaluable skills you need to make money from proofreading.
Syllabus
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Lesson One
- Introduction
- What is proofreading?
- Introduction
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Lesson Two
- What do proofreaders do?
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Lesson Three
- Proofreading techniques
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Lesson Four
- Proof-correction marks, symbols and terms – part 1
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Lesson Five
- Proof-correction marks, symbols and terms – part 2
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Lesson Six
- Proof-correction marks, symbols and terms – part 3
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Lesson Seven
- Using the marks and symbols
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Lesson Eight
- Spelling
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Lesson Nine
- Problem words
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Lesson Ten
- Grammar
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Lesson Eleven
- Capital letters
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Lesson Twelve
- House style
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Lesson Thirteen
- Layout and design
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Lesson Fourteen
- Dealing with pictures
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Lesson Fifteen
- Editing on screen
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Lesson Sixteen
- Taking it further – the professional approach
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Lesson Seventeen
- The proofreader’s bookshelf
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Lesson Eighteen
- Glossary of technical terms
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Lesson Nineteen
- Summary of proof-correction marks and quick reference chart
No practical training is required to complete this course.
There are two ways you can enrol on this course. You can:
- Pay with a deposit of £70 £50, followed by 12 monthly instalments of £25
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- Pay the total course fee in one sum of £370 £350 and also receive a special complimentary gift
To enrol by phone, please call our friendly course advisors on Freephone 0800 731 9271.
