Specialised Proofreading and Editing Course

There are differences between proofreading, editing and copy editing, let me define them for you.

• Editing is reviewing and changing sentences to make sure that it will be coherent and to improve the flow of ideas to improve overall quality of writing.
• Proofreading is the process of reading and examining the final draft or a document after it has been edited – it is double checking it to make sure that there are absolutely no errors, such as spelling mistakes.
• Copy editing is to proofread with the intent to ensure style and consistency with the other content from the company or publication.

At the end of this course, students shall learn how to:

(1) understand specialised proofreading and editing;

(2) be familiar with proofreading marks and symbols;

(3) understand copy editing;

(4) understand grammar rules;

(5) be aware of punctuation rules;

(6) understand self-employment;

(7) find a work as a freelance Copy Editor;

(8) use new technology;

(9) do electronic publishing and

(10) polish up your skills.

To achieve these goals, this course shall make use of interactive materials to present the concepts of the topics to be discussed. Assessments shall be done after the entire course to check for knowledge retention and understanding.

Proofreading and editing ensures that the quality of the document is not just good but excellent because content matters. Content is very important because if the document is not able to convey the message it likes to impart, it will defeat the purpose of writing it in the first place.

Course Overview

• Unit 1 – Specialised Proofreading and Editing
• Unit 2 – Proofreading Marks and Symbols
• Unit 3 – What is Copy Editing?
• Unit 4 – Understanding Grammar Rules
• Unit 5 – Punctuation Rules
• Unit 6 – Self-Employment
• Unit 7 – Finding Work As A Freelance Copy Editor
• Unit 8 – Using New Technology
• Unit 9 – Electronic Publishing
• Unit 10 – Polishing Up Your Skills

Certificate

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be awarded an IOLEN Certificate of Achievement from IOLEN Accreditation. This should help validate their learning experience and skill, and can be used as a resume builder.

Course Format

This course is divided into several modules and is delivered online through our interactive learning management system. Students are given access to the learning portal where they can access the course 24/7. This gives them complete control over the pace of their learning while also enabling them to study from home, in their offices or from a laptop while travelling.

Course Duration:

Normative or minimum period of study to complete this is 45 hours. Take note that this is only an estimate. The duration of completing the course still depends on the learner’s pace and ability to absorb information. Additionally, as the course is delivered online, learners have the options to divide and study the course in multiple sessions or go through it one go.

Learners will be given full access to this course for 12 months from the date of enrolment. During this period, learners are given the flexibility to complete the course at anytime.

• Allow you to keep up to date on the aspects of your career
• Give you an insight into your chosen career path
• Fill in the gaps of any knowledge you may not have
• Enhance your resume
• Show you are a committed learner

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