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Applied Copyediting and Proofreading

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If you are currently or intending to undertake some copyediting and proofreading in your job or you want to explore the idea of getting started as a freelance copy editor and proof reader, this course covers all the essential elements that you need for success.

This course introduces you to copyediting and proofreading and also covers the basic requirements for correcting and marking up of different writing pieces including journalism articles and novels.

Learn the publishing processes and the qualities needed to become a proof reader or copy editor and participate in practical real-life copyediting and proofreading activities.

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The course would suit people requiring the skills for their own business, existing employed position or home interest:

Small Business Owner with advertising material, business and financial documents and/or Website content.
Existing employed person writing and proofreading legal, business, financial or technical documents and/or website content, in their current position or future career progression.
Earn an Extra Income working from home, correcting local business documents, university student theses, schools, council, churches, graphic design business, advertising and marketing. Anything and everything that goes to print.
English as a 2nd Language working from home, correcting local business documents, university student theses, schools, council, churches, graphic design business, advertising and marketing. Anything and everything that goes to print.
Professional Development assisting family and friends with essays and projects in school and tertiary education. Volunteer work e.g. local charity, school new letters, brochures.
Online Employment if you are travelling a lot with a partner or husband/wife for their work. Allowing you to work on the move, maintain an interest and earn some extra money.

Course summary

Qualification gained

Australian College Certificate of Applied Copyediting and Proofreading

Course code

ACP

Study mode

Flexible delivery (including online with some projects / activities and/or skills-based training)

Course fees

Pay up-front, pay by installment or completely customise your own payment plan here. Employers, ask about our group/corporate rates and traineeship availability.

Flexible duration (with an option to extend)

Up to 12 months

Study load

Self-paced

Start date

Start anytime

Assessment method

Short Answer Questions, Practical Editing Tasks

Nationally recognised

No

Course units

Unit 1 - Foundations of Proofreading

Reading 1 - Introduction to Copyediting and Proofreading

Exploring the World of Publishing

Meet the Proofreader

Meet the Copyeditor

Tools of the Trade

Speak the Language

Handy References

Reading 2 - Proofreading – Manipulating Text

A Day in the Life of a Proofreader

Basic Text Manipulation

Changing Text

Good Writing 1

Words Work 1

Reading 3 - Proofreading – Formatting Text

Formatting Text

Formatting Paragraphs

Advanced Formatting

Good Writing 2

Words Work 2

Unit 2 - Copyediting Diverse Documents

Reading 1 - Proofreading Different Types of Documents

Exploring Fiction

Discovering Non-Fiction

Tables, Illustrations and Photographs

Good Writing 3

Words Work 3

Reading 2 - Copyediting Basics and Fiction Manuscripts

Retracing Our Steps

A Day in the Life of a Copyeditor

General Copyediting Considerations

Using the Mark Up Language Correctly

Copyediting Fiction

Working in Different Industries

Reading 3 - Copyediting Basics and Non-Fiction Documents

Retracing Our Steps

Copyediting Methods

Specific Copyediting Considerations

Copyediting Non-Fiction

The Style Sheet

Working in Different Industries

Unit 3 - Business and Professionals Relationships

Reading 1 - Working with Writers and Editors

Authors, Authors, Authors

Writing Styles

The Copyeditor and The Proofreader

Copyediting Approaches

Working in Different Industries

Reading 2 - Copyediting Essentials

Retracing Our Steps

The Importance of Consistency

Keeping Up with Continuity

The Pitfalls of Copyright

Copy Editing on the Computer Screen

Copyediting Electronic Documents

Working in the Media Industry

Reading 3 - Copyediting and Proofreading as a Business

Retracing Our Steps

Taking the Freelance Road

The Perils of Partnerships

Looking for Adventure

The Education Market

Entry requirements

Access to a computer with word processing, PDF reader capabilities and an internet connection
A good command of written English
Ability to allocate appropriate study hours per week

If you have these essential requirements, then you can get started immediately.

Student reviews

"The Australian College tutors were very helpful and inspiring. Coming from various backgrounds, they offered industry relevant information, trends, and ideas 'outside the box' at a level of which I would otherwise not have had access.

They helped me to focus on the individual topics through the assignments and extract the most out of the course, making it directly relevant to the industry."

Marnie Bernard

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