Proofreading Essentials
(One-day workshop)


Date(s): Aug 20 | Sep 13 | Oct 16 | Nov 8 | Nov 27 | Dec 18

Instructor(s): Elinor Celuzza | Kerin Forsyth

Description
This workshop reviews the differences among comparison proofreading, editorial proofreading, and copyediting. The program teaches how to understand and use proofreaders' marks and design specifications and typographical terms. This program also offers a review of typical grammar and style issues that every proofreader faces.

Intended Audience
This workshop is designed for those occasionally involved in proofreading or editing documents but would like to expand or strengthen their proofreading skills.

Topics Include:

  • About Proofreading
  • Proofreaders' Marks and Exercises
  • Specifications and Typographical Terms
  • Spelling
  • Grammar and Style
  • Proofreading Tips
  • Resources

Participants will:

  • Gain a thorough knowledge of proofreading marks and how to adapt them to your environment
  • Complete comprehensive real-world proofreading exercises to refine your skills
  • Lower your error rate with tips and tools for spotting more errors more quickly
  • Understand how grammar and style issues affect proofreading
  • Improve your overall proofreading efficiency and confidence
  • Get all of your questions answered from a seasoned proofreading professional

To learn more about nSight training programs and for assistance, please contact our Training department at 781-273-6300 or Training@nSightWorks.com.

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nSight is a Certified Provider member of the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)—a nonprofit association dedicated to quality continuing education and training programs. nSight is certified to offer continuing education credits (CEUs) to students who successfully complete its training workshops. One (1) CEU is equal to ten (10) contact hours. Learn more at www.IACET.org.

Each 1-day course offers .8 CEU. Each 2-day course offers 1.6 CEUs.

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