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Basic Proofreading & Copyediting Techniques
4-5hrs
beginner levelThis proofreading and copyediting course is aimed at building a career with fundamental knowledge of a copyeditor. It explores the definition of the differences between copyediting and proofreading. It delves into the common traits associated with mechanical and on-screen copyediting. This course includes information on comparison proofreading. Finally, this course will answer questions like "What are the various stages of proofing?"
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Basic Proofreading & Copyediting Techniques
This free online grammatical and academic course explains how to create a career using proofreading and copyediting.
This proofreading and copyediting course is aimed at building a career with fundamental knowledge of a copyeditor. It explores the definition of the differences between copyediting and proofreading. It delves into the common traits associated with mechanical and on-screen copyediting. This course includes information on comparison proofreading. Finally, this course will answer questions like "What are the various stages of proofing?"
Course description
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Module 111 Lessons
Introduction to Proofreading and Copyediting
This module will begin by helping you analyse the definitions of what is copyediting. We will also help you find information on the differences between copyediting and proofreading. You will have the opportunity to evaluate the parameters of detailed editing. We will help you answer questions like "How can you make a proofreading checklist?"
1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Introduction to Copyediting
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3.Resources Required for a Copyeditor
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4.Setting and Using a Style Sheet
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5.Proofreading Marks and Symbols
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6.Basics of Grammar
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7.The Workflow of a Proofreader
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8.The Basics of Sentence
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9.Punctuation and Capitalisation Rules
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10.Checking Commonly Confused Words
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11.Lesson Summary
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Module 21 Lessons
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