Proof Reading Skills
Short course
In Belfast City
Description
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Type
Short course
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Level
Beginner
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Location
Belfast city (Northern Ireland)
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Class hours
4h
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Duration
1 Day
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Start date
Different dates available
Proofreading is the process of checking documents, websites, emails and any other important documentation for errors before they are published. It is an important role, which carries a high level of responsibility and with the right approach anyone can become a competent proof reader by learning how to identify and correct writing mistakes.
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About this course
As a result of participating in the course delegates will gain:
An understanding of the importance of proof-reading in business
Familiarity with the techniques which can reduce or eliminate the common errors
How to proof-read quickly
Suitable for anyone at any level that may have the role of the proof reading or editing documentation. Anyone new to proof reading and those wishing to brush up on skills are welcome to attend.
No minimum requirements
Certificate of attendance
Once you have enquired, we will contact you via email or by telephone. We will forward the course outline together with a booking form for completion. Confirmation details will be sent together with an invoice close to the course date.
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Subjects
- Approach
- Proofreading
- Grammar
- Punctuation
- Writing
- Literature Analysis
- Skills and Training
- Proofing
- Proofreader
- Basic Grammar
Teachers and trainers (1)
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Doctrina's Training & Consultancy Ltd scope of trainers all have extensive knowledge and experience of delivering Customer Care training to the private and public sector as well as the voluntary sector.
Course programme
Proofreading is the process of checking documents, websites, emails and any other important documentation for errors before they are published. It is an important role, which carries a high level of responsibility and with the right approach anyone can become a competent proof reader by learning how to identify and correct writing mistakes. This course is designed to enable participants to reduce errors in written work through improved proof-reading skills.
Objectives
As a result of participating in the course delegates will gain:
- An understanding of the importance of proof-reading in business
- Familiarity with the techniques which can reduce or eliminate the common errors
- How to proof-read quickly.
Programme
Course objectives and introductions
· Introductions/ icebreaker
· Course objectives
Course Outline
· The role of the Proof Reader· The influence accurate proof-reading has on increasing productivity
· The sorts of mistakes people make: common spelling errors and misused words
· The warning signs of words omitted, mistyped or repeated
· Inconsistencies you should not miss: postcodes; telephone numbers; improbabilities or incomplete information
· Using long words: suffixes; prefixes; combination words; hyphenation
· Danger areas: transpositions, doubled letters
· Using spell check programmes effectively
· A summary of the most commonly used proof-reading symbols.
· Tips and techniques
This programme concentrates on the importance of consistency and keeping within corporate style. It can enhance the delegate’s ability to spot mistakes and the trainer will dedicate a module on spelling, grammar and punctuation, all of which can help to identify the common mistakes that arise from a poor grasp of these elements within any business.
Additional information
Proof Reading Skills