Proofreading 1: Introduction

Course description

This course is for you if:

• you’re thinking about a career in proofreading
• you’ve been working as a proofreader for a while but without any formal training
• your job involves some proofreading and you would like to understand this part of your role better.

'Proofreading' can mean different things in different contexts. This course looks at the role of a proofreader, what kinds of errors they are looking for and how much they should change. It introduces three major ways of working: on PDFs, on paper using BSI marks and using Word.

Once you have completed the course, you should be familiar with the following aspects of the profession:

• the types of error a proofreader is expected to spot and correct
• how to mark those errors on paper and onscreen using BSI symbols, PDF markup tools and Word's Track Changes
• some of the common editorial conventions in the UK and how to apply them
• an understanding of how to exercise judgement in how much to change
• the difference between proofreading and proof-editing
• the importance of obtaining sufficient guidance from the client about the work they expect you to do
• where proofreading fits into a variety of publishing processes.
  

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To purchase this course, please go to the booking page on the CIEP website.