This practical one day course delivers the proofreading skills
needed to identify and correct mistakes so that copy achieves
maximum impact. You will cover how to read thoroughly and
accurately and how to spot and correct the common spelling,
grammar and punctuation errors that can ruin good copy. This
course makes extensive use of exercises to build your
proofreading skills and confidence. You need no previous
proofreading experience to attend this course. • Functions of a
proofreader • Approaches to proofreading • How to read
thoroughly and accurately • Proofreading on paper and on screen
Proofreading and editing marks • Understanding proofreader's
marks and terminology • Commonly used terms: ens, ems, points,
picas • Different types of proof • The dangers of relying on
grammar or spelling checkers • Dealing with tables and
complicated pages • How to read and correct page proofs •
Cutting and making lines • Keeping a proofreading checklist •
Spelling and punctuation tips • Regularly misspelt words •
Punctua