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Online Specialised Proofreading and Editing Course

LSE Study

Summary

Price
£17 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
Self-paced
Qualification
Level 3 Diploma in Proofreading

Overview

Sharpen your skills in determining and correcting errors in writing and have the capacity to help others improve their written work by consulting the lessons and learning instructions provided in this course.

Description

The quality and credibility of any written work are easily degraded by errors in grammar and punctuation, misspellings, and misused words. As such, for students as well as professionals whose responsibilities involve dealing with written or printed communications, proofreading and editing are critical skills for achieving excellence.

Proofreading and editing are all about detecting and correcting errors in writing. They give strong emphasis on the accuracy of a written work, making sure it is clear and well written and delivers the right message without confusing readers. Fortunately, proficiency in proofreading and editing can be developed. If you want to be good at these two areas and increase your knowledge of the world of writing, then this course is a good place to start.

The Online Specialised Proofreading and Editing course will highlight the value of precision in writing and will show you how to improve your proofreading and editing skills. It will explain what these two disciplines are and how they differ from each other. It will also give you an idea what copy editing is for. To help you conquer common errors in writing, the course will provide you a lowdown on proofreading marks and symbols as well as the rules of grammar and punctuation use. The course will also discuss various ways through which you can turn your passion for words into a stable source of income, from self-employment to freelance work and beyond.

Course Units

Unit 1: Introduction to Specialised Proofreading and Editing

Unit 2: Getting Familiar with Proofreading Marks and Symbols

Unit 3: Understanding the Meaning and Purpose of Copy Editing

Unit 4: Knowing the Rules of Grammar

Unit 5: The Rules of Punctuation Use

Unit 6: Considering Self-Employment

Unit 7: Starting a Career as a Freelance Copy Editor

Unit 8: Making Effective Use of Technology in Proofreading and Editing

Unit 9: The Lowdown on Electronic Publishing

Unit 10: Further Sharpening Your Proofreading and Editing Skills

Expected Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Know the essence of proofreading and editing and the value they bring in written communications
  • Become familiar with proofreading marks and symbols as well as grammar and punctuation rules
  • Refine your proofreading and editing skills and sharpen your attention to detail
  • Equip yourself with the right tools and information to establish a proofreading or copy editing career

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Bernadette asked:

Hello, is the cost of the course for one unit or all of them

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Hi Bernadette, The cost is for the whole course. Thank you

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Rachel asked:

Hi, Just wondering if you get certificate at the end of the course? Thanks, Rachel

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Hello Rachel, Yes, we issue a certificate of completion for our courses. Thank you

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Phil asked:

Over what timescale is this course expected to be concluded?

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Hi Phil, You will be given a year of access to this course. Thank you

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Barry asked:

Hello Please may I ask you to provide a very high level overview of LSE, the course provider? Thanks.

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Hi Barry, Please see more information on the reed advert. Thank you

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Mutinta Machila asked:

On completion of the course do you have any jobs available?

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Hi Mutinta, Sorry but we don't have jobs available. Thank you

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Emily asked:

Hi, I understand that there will be a certificate for completion, but are there tests throughout the course to gauge our mastery level?

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Hi Emily, There will be series of short quizzes right every module. Thank you

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Tanya asked:

Please can you advise what the certification provided is called, and if you charge an additional cost for the certificate? Thanks

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Hi Tanya, We only issue a certificate of completion for our courses. There are no other charge to be collected. The certificate is included in the price. Thank you

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Gina Jones asked:

My employer has agreed to fund this course for me - can it be purchased by way of invoice to them rather than payment taken online? Thanks

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Hi Gina, You need to contact Reed regarding this matter. Thank you

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janani asked:

hi, certificate available for this course

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Hello Janani, Yes, we issue a certificate of completion for our courses. Thank you

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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