Professional Proofreading Training Course In Singapore
About This Professional Proofreading Training Course
Professional Proofreading Course in Singapore
The last part of the writing process, proofreading involves another person, preferably a professional, to review a written piece for errors concerning grammar and spelling. It is universally suggested that a person should not proofread his/her own work to avoid bias. Through professional proofreading, the written document is guaranteed to be clean, understandable, and error-free.
Who Should Attend This Professional Proofreading Workshop
This Professional Proofreading workshop is ideal for anyone who would like to gain a strong grasp and improve their Professional Proofreading.
All Staff Within An Organisation
Managers
Team Leaders
Executives
Assistants
Officers
Secretaries
Group Size For This Professional Proofreading Training Program
The ideal group size for this Professional Proofreading course is:
Minimum: 5 Participants
Maximum: 15 Participants
Course Duration For This Professional Proofreading Skills Course
The duration of this Professional Proofreading workshop is 2 full days. Knowles Training Institute will also be able to contextualised this workshop according to different durations; 3 full days, 1 day, half day, 90 minutes and 60 minutes.
2 Full Days
9 a.m to 5 p.m
Professional Proofreading Course Benefits
Below is the list of course benefits of our Professional Proofreading course
- Learn what proofreading is
- Learn why proofreading is important
- Understand the different elements of proofreading
- Develop a notion of proofreading rather than editing
- Obtain skills in grammar
Professional Proofreading Course Objectives
Below is the list of course objectives of our Professional Proofreading course
- Develop an understanding of how to use punctuation to your advantage
- Build a reputation as a reliable proof-reader to improve others’ writing
- Develop an understanding of the rules of grammar
- Assess previous examples of perfect writing to try replicate this in future proofreading
- Resolve issues by ensuring writing is as perfectly constructed as possible
- Communicate with clients in a way that makes them feel you are improving their work
Course Content For This Professional Proofreading Training Course
Below is the list of course content of our Professional Proofreading training course
- What is proofreading?
- Why do we proofread?
- The difference between proofreading and editing
- Your role as a proof-reader
- What is not your responsibility as a proof-reader
- Do’s and Don’ts of proofreading
- Practicing proofreading
Professional Proofreading Value Added Materials
Each participant will receive the following materials for the Professional Proofreading course
Professional Proofreading Learner’s Guide
Professional Proofreading Key Takeaways Notes
Professional Proofreading Essentials Ebook
Professional Proofreading Course Handouts
Professional Proofreading 30-Day Action Plan
Professional Proofreading MindMaps Pack
Professional Proofreading PPT Slides Used During Course
Professional Proofreading Long-Term Memory Flashcards Pack
Professional Proofreading E-Learning Course
Professional Proofreading Online Video Course
Professional Proofreading Essentials Audiobook
Professional Proofreading Infographics Pack
Professional Proofreading Certification
Each course participant will receive a certification of training completion
Course Fees
There are 4 pricing options available for this Professional Proofreading training course. Course participants not in Singapore may choose to sign up for our online Professional Proofreading training course.
- SGD 889.97 For a 60-minute Lunch Talk Session.
- SGD 389.97 For a Half Day Course Per Participant.
- SGD 589.97 For a 1 Day Course Per Participant.
- SGD 789.97 For a 2 Day Course Per Participant.
Discounts available for more than 2 participants.
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Questions
The purpose of proofreading is to find and correct grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting mistakes.
Proofreading mistakes can be very embarrassing and damaging to one's credibility. Failing to properly proofread the text is not only embarrassing but also lead to miscommunication.
Gain experience in writing and grammar.
Complete a degree with an English major or take professional writing courses, including copy editing and online editing.
Learn standard proofreading and editing marks.
Proofreading and editing marks are tools to improve documents and serve as a checkpoint to relay the information back to the printer or typesetter. Some guidebooks that teach these marks include "The Chicago Manual of Style," "The Gregg Reference Manual", and "The Associated Press Stylebook." Professionals regularly use these reference guides.
Enrol in a proofreading class.
Take a proofreading course in person or online that conforms to the busy schedule.
1. Use a Checklist - Create a list of essential things to check.
2. Fact-Check - Double-check facts, figures, and proper names.
3. Spell-Check - Spell-check the electronic version to spot misspellings.
4. Read Aloud - To improve the possibilities of noticing errors.
5. Focus on One Line at a Time - Use another piece of paper or a ruler to cover the text following the line being proofread.
6. Attend to Format - To adhere to specifications.
7. Proof Again - With the same thoroughness as before.
An online proofreader can help an owner of websites to recognise writing mistakes before publishing their web pages. This step prevents the alienation of interested visitors. Freelance proofreaders have ever-increasing opportunities for work to correct punctuation, spelling and grammar due to the rising number of websites. Having excellent writing skills, command of language and ability to zoom in on details allows one to make extra income as an online proofreader.
What is proofreading? An adequate understanding of proofreading is necessary to carry out its necessary tasks. The definition of proofreading is reading through a piece of text to discover and rectify punctuation, spelling, and grammar mistakes.
Proofreading is concerned with the outside aspects of language. Any proofreading definition should cover all of the surface language and presentation errors that a person could commit.
Here are several tips to make proofreading easy:
Planning - Give sufficient time to run through everything before the deadline.
Change up the reading style - reading it on paper gives a "fresh" perspective.
Use Computer help - Grammarly and other tools do wonders.
Check References - Ensure to check citations before submission
Stay Fresh - Take a break once in a while.
Here are some of the qualities necessary of a proofreader:
1. Excellent attention to detail
2. Keen grasp of spelling, grammar, and punctuation
3. Eagerness to learn
4. Flexibleness
5. Will to be excellent
6. Tenacity
7. Willingness to step outside the comfort zone
There is a considerable demand for proofreaders thanks to the digital world.
Self-publishers have to look after every phase of the book publishing process themselves: from proofreading and editing to cover design and marketing. They are likely to need to outsource some of this work to professionals.
There is also a tremendous amount of content published online every day. These online authors outsource their proofreading work to professionals because they want their audience's trust.
The essential work of proofreaders is to purge errors of grammar, punctuation, spelling, word choices, spacing, and formatting.
Some proofreaders step up their services by not only analyzing for errors but also performing fact-checking, research, and even ensuring plagiarism is avoided.
Here are several types of work which have unique proofreading requirements:
Print Media
This type of work mainly entails the checking of formatting, spelling or grammar errors.
Academic
This type of work would also require sense checks as well as checks for academic style such as referencing/citing.
Translations
This type of work also has to consider meaning. The original source file has to be checked to ensure the intended meaning has been conveyed correctly.
Inclusion of everything promised
If the content list promised ‘7 ways to do something’, make sure the seven points are there. If there is a direction for the reader to see the appendix, ensure the appendix is there.
Consistency
Consistency is the key to a professional-looking document.
Justification
If there is a justification of text, check that it is applied to the whole document consistently.
Page contents
Are the pages in the correct order?
Have the mindset of seeing it as a fresh, novel writing to proofread a paragraph. Here are some ways to do just that:
Read the material aloud.
Read aloud the text to catch mistakes such as writing “for” rather than “if” or “of”.
Check the first sentence. The beginning of a story garners much attention.
Check the last sentence. Refrain from impatience and ensure that no mistakes are made in the final act.
Review the font size, margins, type or colours. These small details are interpreted by readers subconsciously.
Editing and proofreading have different functions and are appropriate at different stages of the process. Editing provides a chance to make the writing better, while proofreading is to make the writing perfect just before submission.
Ideally, a writer would get an editing service first before a final proofread session just before publication.
There are several methods to search for proofreading work, determined by the kind of job that is sought after.
Freelancers would actively market themselves, while those seeking employment would mostly be responding to positions posted on job ads or newspapers.
Use various search terms and keywords for finding proofreading employment jobs or for finding work-at-home jobs.
Some people say that the average number of words that can be proofread in the medicinal field is about 1000 words. Other editors say that an average is about six pages an hour (with double spacing). However, this depends on the quality of the text as well.
Before publishing a business document, a proofreader is required to ensure that the document communicates the message as clear as possible. The proofreader will ensure the document is well-written in its structure and presentation, free of errors in terms of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and vocabulary choice.
Some proofreading tips would be to inculcate good habits and rational processes. Perhaps you can proofread your work in a funky cafe or at the beach - try to go to a cafe to give the brain a new environment.
