Proofreading 1 Workshop
Workshop information
| Length of course: | 1 day | CIEP upgrade points: | 3 |
The precise syllabus and timings may vary slightly on the day.
Programme
Pre-course exercise
9.30 Introductions and course outline
9.45 The role of a proofreader:
- what a proofreader is looking for
- how much a proofreader should intervene
- when proofreading is done in two contrasting workflows
- what proofreaders need to know before they start
11.00 Break
11.15 Ways of working I: Proofreading PDFs:
- how does the client want the job marked up?
- software and commenting tools
- benefits of working on screen
12.30 Lunch
13.30 Ways of working II: BSI proofreading marks and proofreading on paper:
- review of pre-course exercise and clarification of symbols
- how much to change
- what else to look out for
- proofreading tips
- health and safety issues
15.00 Break
15.15 Ways of working III: Proof-editing in Word
16.30 Next steps:
- further training
- reference sources