Applied Copyediting and Proofreading

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It is not necessary to become a full time (or part time) freelance or in-house copyeditor or proof reader to use the techniques from this course. Every document that is written must be copyedited or proofread to some degree. This course covers a streamlined version of the publishing process and the qualities needed to become a proof reader or copy editor and is packed with practical real-life copyediting and proofreading activities.

There will be plenty of opportunity for you to practise the techniques you will learn along the way.

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 units

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.