Basics of Proofreading

Name: Basics of Proofreading
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This free online course explains how to become a skilled proofreader that keeps paper and digital documents error-free.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Identify the personal attributes and professional competencies of a good proofreader
Outline the responsibilities and duties of a proofreader
Lay out each step of the publication process
Define the most important terms used in proofreading
Identify the purpose of a style guide
Describe the various methods and techniques used to correct grammatical errors
Recognise the editing marks and notations used to edit and proofread documents
Explain how to make corrections to copy
List the fundamental strategies and procedures of proofreading

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