Proofreading and Copyediting Course

Proofreading and Copyediting Course

Sharpen your proofreading and copyediting skills to correct grammar, spelling, punctuation and improve professional writing accuracy.

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Tuesday, May 20 · 12:30 - 2pm PDT

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Proofreading and copyediting are essential skills for anyone aiming to produce clean, polished, and professional text. This proofreading and copyediting course is carefully designed to help you master the fine details of language, structure, grammar, punctuation, and formatting. Whether you're correcting a business report, a manuscript, a blog post, or academic work, you’ll gain the confidence to catch and correct errors others miss.

From stylistic consistency to grammatical precision, this proofreading and copyediting course teaches you how to refine written content with accuracy and elegance. With a firm focus on British spelling conventions and publishing standards, you'll learn how to maintain tone, eliminate redundancy, and improve overall readability. This proofreading and copyediting course is ideal for anyone who deals with words—personally or professionally—and wants to communicate clearly and confidently.

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Proofreading and Copyediting Course Outline:

  • Module 1: Proofreading Basics
  • Module 2: Applying the Style Guide
  • Module 3: Spelling and Grammar
  • Module 4: Proofreading on Paper
  • Module 5: Proofreading On-Screen
  • Module 6: Copy-Editing Basics
  • Module 7: Copy-Editing – The Use of Language
  • Module 8: Copy-Editing – Checking Accuracy and Facts
  • Module 9: Copy-Editing – The Beginning and The End
  • Module 10: Copy-Editing – Legal Checks
  • Module 11: Finding Work and Developing Your Career

Learning Outcomes

  • Improve grammar using proofreading and copyediting in written materials.
  • Apply punctuation rules through proofreading and copyediting techniques.
  • Identify spelling errors with proofreading and copyediting strategies.
  • Maintain consistency using proofreading and copyediting formatting methods.
  • Enhance readability via proofreading and copyediting structure checks.
  • Correct tone and flow through proofreading and copyediting adjustments.

Who is this course for?

  • Anyone interested in proofreading and copyediting professional documents.
  • Content creators wanting proofreading and copyediting for quality assurance.
  • Bloggers needing proofreading and copyediting to refine their articles.
  • Students requiring proofreading and copyediting for academic writing.
  • Authors seeking proofreading and copyediting before publishing books.
  • Freelancers offering proofreading and copyediting as a paid service.
  • Teachers teaching proofreading and copyediting to their students.
  • Virtual assistants handling proofreading and copyediting for clients.

Career Path

  • Proofreader – £23,000–£35,000 average salary per year in the UK
  • Copyeditor – £25,000–£40,000 average salary per year in the UK
  • Content Editor – £28,000–£42,000 average salary per year in the UK
  • Editorial Assistant – £20,000–£30,000 average salary per year in the UK
  • Publishing Assistant – £22,000–£31,000 average salary per year in the UK
  • Freelance Writer – £20,000–£45,000 average salary per year in the UK

Frequently asked questions

What are essential Proofreading and Copyediting skills?

Attention to detail, grammar knowledge, style guide application.

How do Proofreading and Copyediting improve clarity?

Correct errors, refine language, ensure consistent style.

Why use style guides in Proofreading and Copyediting?

Maintain consistency, standardize formatting, enhance professionalism.

What tools enhance Proofreading and Copyediting efficiency?

Grammarly, Microsoft Word, style guide software.

How to start a Proofreading and Copyediting career?

Gain qualifications, build portfolio, network professionally.

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