Proofreading courses

Ideal for:	People from businesses, organisations and public authorities who want to learn, or improve, proofreading skills.
Duration:	One or two days, depending on level of attainment required.
Outline:	Qualities of a proofreader Different roles in the publication process Things that a proofreader looks for Proofreading symbols and marks Proofreading techniques on paper and on screen Queries, checks and balances Making corrections safely Liaising with authors, printers and publishers Bespoke practical exercises
Afterwards ...	Delegates will be able to proofread documents competently – but slowly. They will then need plenty of practice to enhance their skills and increase their speed.
Previous clients:	British Council Discovery Channel Dragon Brands Herald Express newspapers Intervet UK Ltd Jobcentre Plus Kumon Educational UK London Borough of Tower Hamlets London Connects London Voluntary Service Council Northcliffe Newspapers Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Teacher Training Agency United Nations Development Programme (New York) University of Gloucestershire
Client comments:	'It seemed daunting at first but got considerably easier, thanks to first-class training.' 'Everyone said was that they were very impressed with the way you tailored the training to our specific needs. We wish to thank you very much for all the hard work you have obviously put into the training.' 'An interesting course - a real eye-opener.' 'Well presented, with good participation.' 'The course covered a lot of relevant aspects for our work.' 'It was very nice to see effort taken to tailor the course to meet our needs.'
Contact:	Submit an enquiry, or call 01243 789336