Proof-reading
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Proof-reading
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Journalism and Creative Content
1 DAY
Aimed at: Anyone who has to read and check copy or page proofs both in hard copy and online.
Workshop contents: How to read thoroughly and accurately, and spot the mistakes either on paper or on screen. Includes:
• Editing and proof-reading marks
• The problems of proof-reading on screen and how to solve them
• The dangers of relying on grammar or spelling checkers
• Dealing with tables and complicated pages of information
• How to read and correct page proofs
• Avoiding common pitfalls — misspelling headlines, wrong telephone number or price, misplaced headline or caption
• Cutting and making lines. Keeping a checklist
• Spelling and punctuation tips
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Journalism and Creative Content
1 DAY
Aimed at: Anyone who has to read and check copy or page proofs both in hard copy and online.
Workshop contents: How to read thoroughly and accurately, and spot the mistakes either on paper or on screen. Includes:
• Editing and proof-reading marks
• The problems of proof-reading on screen and how to solve them
• The dangers of relying on grammar or spelling checkers
• Dealing with tables and complicated pages of information
• How to read and correct page proofs
• Avoiding common pitfalls — misspelling headlines, wrong telephone number or price, misplaced headline or caption
• Cutting and making lines. Keeping a checklist
• Spelling and punctuation tips
• Passing proofs
• Practical exercises throughout
Not for: Experienced proof-readers
Fee: £380+VAT
THEY SAY: "I found the course useful and the small group ensured that the tutor was readily available to give one-to-one help."
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