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Online Specialised Proofreading and Editing Course

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Summary

Price
£329 inc VAT
Or £54.83/mo. for 6 months...
Study method
Online
Duration
Self-paced
Qualification
Level 3 Diploma in Specialised Proofreading and Editing

Overview

What is This Course About?

The Online Specialised Proofreading and Editing Course is intended to teach the processes, techniques, and skills for identifying and correcting errors in writing. It sets off by discussing what proofreading and copy editing are and the purposes they serve. It then provides a thorough review of the rules governing grammar and punctuation, and also goes overs proofreading marks and symbols and how they are used. Additionally, the course offers expert tips on finding work as a freelance copy editor, using technology in the practice, and different ways to fine-tune one’s proofreading and editing skills.

In any piece of writing, one little error can undermine the true meaning and credibility of a work. Hence, proofreading and editing are important to every piece of written communication as they help eliminate unnecessary errors, ensure delivery of the right message, and maintain the credibility of a piece. Through this course, students will learn the basics of proofreading and editing, including the rules and marks and symbols used in these areas. This, in turn, should enable them to significantly improve their writing and potentially use their capacities to land proofreading and editing jobs.

Description

Who is it Ideal for?

The course is designed for those looking to improve their language skills and expanding their knowledge of editing. It is also ideal for those who are keen to get into a career in writing and publishing or a profession that involves substantial amount of written communication. To be specific, this course will come in handy for people who are thinking of getting into such professions as:

  • Writers
  • Copy editors
  • Proofreaders
  • Administrative assistants
  • Executive assistants/secretaries
  • Human resource officers
  • Office managers
  • Reporters and correspondents
  • ESL teachers

What are the Aims of the Course?

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Realise the value of proofreading and editing in written communication.
  • Make sense of grammar and punctuation rules as well as proofreading marks and symbols, and be able to apply them to make informed judgment calls when checking a written piece.
  • Develop and polish up proofreading and editing skills, and possibly use them to get freelance work as a proofreader, copy editor or writer.

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FAQs

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.

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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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