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Proofreading & Copy Editing
The curriculum of Proofreading & Copy Editing:
The following modules are included with this Proofreading & Copy Editing
Module 1: Understanding the Writing Process
- Prewriting/Brainstorming
- Drafting
- Revising As You Go
- Proofreading
- Capitalisation and Punctuation
- Spelling
- Spell Check Programs
- Grammar
- Grammar Check
- Editing
- Revision
- Tone
- Voice
- Style
Module 2: Writing Sentences
- Simple Subjects and Simple Predicates
- Compound Subjects and Compound Predicates
- Objects
- Clauses
- Sentence Fragments
- Run-On Sentences
- Types of Sentences
- Answers
Module 3: Avoiding Awkward Sentences
- Words that Have Little or No Meaning
- Redundancy
- Negatives
- Qualifiers
- Vocabulary
- Short, Choppy Sentences
- Participles and Participial Phrases
- Gerunds and Gerund Phrases
- Infinitives and Infinitive Phrases
- Appositives and Appositive Phrases
- Punctuation
- Answers
Module 4: Creating Sentence Variety
- Conjunctions
- Overuse of Conjunctions
- Dividing Sentences
- Rearranging Sentences
- Varying Sentence Beginnings
- Single-Word Modifiers
- Phrase Modifiers
- Adverbial Phrases
- Clause Modifiers
- Answers
Module 5: Shaping Paragraphs
- Topic Sentences
- Topic Sentences in Persuasive Writing
- Supporting Sentences
- Paragraph Organisation
- Expository Writing
- Persuasive Writing
- Narrative Writing
- Descriptive Writing
- Transitional Concluding Sentences
- Answers
Module 6: Using Transitions
- Linking Expressions
- Transitions Within a Sentence
- Transitions Between Paragraphs
- Introducing Examples
- Introducing Contradictions
- Introducing Conclusions, Summaries, or Generalizations
- Pronouns as Linking Words
- Nouns as Linking Words
- Rephrasing as a Method of Linking
- Linking Paragraphs
- Answers
Module 7: Establishing a Writing Style
- Tone
- Audience
- Purpose
- Voice
- Authoritative Voice
- Sensory Details
- Examples and Definitions
- Quotations
- Anecdotes
- Informal Language
- Slang
- Colloquial Language
- Figurative Language
- Contractions
- Formal Language
- Point of View
- Jargon
- Gender-Neutral Language
- Word Choice
- Style
- Answers
Module 8: Turning Passive Verbs into Active Verbs
- Revising the Passive Voice
- Revising State-of-Being Verbs
- Turning Verbs into Nouns
- Adding Unnecessary Auxiliary Verbs
- Starting with There or It
- Use Lively Verbs
- Answers
Module 9: Making Sure Subjects and Verbs Agree
- Past Tense
- Contractions
- Phrases Following the Subject
- Special Singular Subjects
- Singular and Plural Pronouns
- Compound Subjects
- Questions
- Inverted Sentences
- Answers
Module 10: Making Sure Nouns and Pronouns Agree
- Antecedents
- Singular Pronouns
- Plural Pronouns
- Cases of Pronouns
- Pronoun Case Problems
- Ambiguous Pronoun Reference
- Improper Reflexive Pronouns
- Answers
Module 11: Using Modifiers
- Adjectives
- Adverbs
- Adjective or Adverb?
- Linking Verbs
- Confusing Adjectives and Adverbs
- Comparative and Superlative
- Avoiding DoubleComparisons
- Avoiding Double Negatives
- Avoiding Illogical Comparisons
- Misplaced Single-Word Modifiers
- Misplaced Phrase Modifiers
- Dangling Modifiers
- Answers
Module 12: Checking Capitalization and Spelling
- Proper Nouns and Proper Adjectives
- To Capitalise or Not to Capitalise
- General Spelling Rules
- Vowel Combinations
- Silent Vowels
- Consonants
- Doubling Consonants
- The Exceptions
- Final E
- Final Y
- -able and -ible
- -ary and -ery
- -al and -el
- Prefixes
- Answers
Module 13: Punctuating Sentences
- Periods
- Question Marks
- Exclamation Points
- Answers
Module 14: Using Commas
- Introductory Words
- Introductory Clauses
- Commas with Appositives
- Nonessential Clauses
- Independent Clauses
- Items in a Series
- Adjectives
- Parenthetical Expressions
- Contrasting Elements
- Direct Address
- Exclamations
- Friendly Letter
- Answers
Module 15: Using Semicolons and Colons
- Semicolons between Clauses
- Semicolons and Conjunctive Adverbs
- Semicolons and Phrases
- Semicolons between Word Groups with Commas
- Colons that Introduce
- Colons that Show a Subordinate Relationship
- Answers
Module 16: Using Apostrophes in Plurals and Possessives
- Apostrophes in Contractions
- Apostrophes to Form Plurals
- Answers
Module 17: Using Quotation Marks
- Direct Quotations
- Dialogue
- Titles
- Unusual Words
- Single Quotation Marks
- Answers
Module 18: Using Hyphens, Dashes, and Ellipses
- Hyphens
- Dashes
- Ellipses
- Answers
Module 19: Checking for Commonly Confused Words and Clichés
- Homophones
- Confusing Contractions
- Confusing Verbs
- Trios
- One Word vs. Two Words
- Two Words, Please!
- More Confusing Words
- Clichés
- Answers
Module 20: Putting It All Together
- Proofreading
- Revising
- Editing
- Second Draft or Final Draft?
- Title
- Appearance
- Author’s Checklist
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