Proofreading and Editing Masterclass
Proofreading and Editing Masterclass
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Overview
The Proofreading and Editing Masterclass equips you with essential skills to refine content with precision and finesse. This proofreading and editing course covers key techniques for improving structure, enhancing presentation, and ensuring error-free communication, making it perfect for aspiring editors.
Through structured lessons, the editing masterclass guides you in mastering proofreading strategies and effective editing methods. You will focus on refining content flow, correcting inconsistencies, and elevating overall quality with confidence.
Designed to prepare you for a fulfilling path, this proofreading course helps you build expertise in editing, develop IT skills, and pursue a career in this dynamic field.
Course Design
The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.
You are taught through a combination of
- Video lessons
- Online study materials
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Upon successful completion, you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised CPD accredited certification. You can choose to make your achievement formal by obtaining your PDF Certificate at the cost of £9 and Hard Copy Certificate for £15.
Why study this course?
It doesn’t matter if you are an aspiring professional or absolute beginner; this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with critical skills and an accredited certification attesting to your knowledge.
The Proofreading and Editing Masterclass is fully available to anyone, and no previous qualifications are needed to enrol. All One Education needs to know is that you are eager to learn and are over 16.
Course Curriculum
| Introduction | |||
| Introduction | 00:02:00 | ||
| In-depth editing or deep editing | 00:01:00 | ||
| Steps Involved in Editing | 00:06:00 | ||
| Proofreading strategies | 00:07:00 | ||
| Content Edit | |||
| Understanding the Context and Scope of Piece | 00:02:00 | ||
| Breaking Up Individual Points | 00:01:00 | ||
| Making Sense of Individual Points | 00:04:00 | ||
| Deleting Irrelevant Points | 00:02:00 | ||
| Eliminating Rambling | 00:01:00 | ||
| Eliminating Repetition | 00:02:00 | ||
| Verifying the “Facts” | 00:01:00 | ||
| Removing Contradicting Statements | 00:02:00 | ||
| Finding and Adding Missing Points | 00:01:00 | ||
| Structure Edit | |||
| Choosing the Angle | 00:02:00 | ||
| Creating Categories | 00:05:00 | ||
| Creating a Narrative Structure | 00:04:00 | ||
| Ordering Points within Sections | 00:03:00 | ||
| Creating Narrative Turns | 00:06:00 | ||
| Making the Piece Read Well | 00:01:00 | ||
| Clearing Up the Clutter | 00:01:00 | ||
| Arranging Paragraphs | 00:02:00 | ||
| Creating a Jazzy Intro | 00:02:00 | ||
| Creating a Snazzy Ending | 00:02:00 | ||
| Making the Narrative more Evocative | 00:01:00 | ||
| Correctly Introducing Every Person and Entity | 00:02:00 | ||
| Referencing | 00:02:00 | ||
| Presentation Edit | |||
| Checking the Spelling, Grammar, and Punctuation | 00:05:00 | ||
| Replacing Jargons with Simple Words | 00:02:00 | ||
| Matching the Title | 00:01:00 | ||
| Fixing Inconsistencies | 00:02:00 | ||
| Addressing Trip-Ups | 00:01:00 | ||
| IT Skills | |||
| Tracking Changes | 00:02:00 | ||
| Useful Editing and Proofreading Software and Websites | 00:01:00 | ||
| Choosing Editing and Proofreading as Career | |||
| Proofreading Best Practices | 00:03:00 | ||
| Finding Clients | 00:01:00 | ||
| Marketing Yourself | 00:02:00 | ||
| Downloadable Resources | |||
| Editing and Proofreading – Manual | 00:00:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Proofreading and Editing Masterclass | 00:10:00 | ||
With a team of industry professionals producing and delivering our course content, you can be sure the skills and knowledge you learn are applicable to your career aspirations, whether that’s in management, administration or beyond.
