What is Proofreading?
The word ‘proofreading’ means different things to different people. This module is designed to help you understand just what it means for four sectors; book and journal publishers, other organisations who may not be publishers but who have information or messages to share, independent authors and students.
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Learning outcomes
At the end of this module you will:
- understand where proofreading fits into the publishing workflow
- understand what the work of proofreading involves
- have had first hand experience of a proofreading exercise
How does the course work?
What is Proofreading? is organised in two sections. The first section covers the purpose of proofreading and essential techniques and good practice. The second section comprises a practical exercise that is accompanied by a model answer and commentary. This gives you your first chance to try out your understanding and to gauge if you have an aptitude for the work.
Margaret Aherne has worked since 1986 as a proofreader, copy-editor, project manager and tutor/mentor, for clients including Blackwell Publishers, Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, Arnold, Routledge/Taylor & Francis and Robinson Publishing, covering both academic (arts, humanities and social sciences) and more popular subjects, as well as for bodies such as the Audit Commission.
This e-Learning Module was developed with the support of the Unwin Charitable Trust.
Five to seven hours with eight months access to the module.
PTC e-Learning Modules are concentrated, online courses that focus on specialist topics relevant to an editor's working life. They are designed to build on a foundation of existing skills and experience.