Proofreading Techniques

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Training for administrative personnel

Description

This practical workshop is designed to help participants develop a critical eye and acquire an efficient and effective method for re-reading. Examples and exercises provide an opportunity to reinforce these skills.

(See Techniques de relecture, SFE-118 for French equivalent)

Open to

Employees in the Translation Bureau, in other government departments and agencies and in the private sector whose regular duties include writing and/or proofreading in English. This workshop is geared to administrative personnel and not to translators and terminologists.

Prerequisite

None

Language

This workshop is conducted in English.

Learning objectives

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• apply a variety of proofreading techniques
• use standard proofreader's marks
• exercise good judgment in deciding what to correct
• carry out necessary research more effectively

Method

• proofreading tips and techniques
• exercises in using standard proofreader's marks

Duration

one day

Course fee

$345 (Free of charge for Translation Bureau employees)

20% discount for members of a recognized professional association with proof of current membership (photocopy of membership card).

Dates

Course Calendar

Number of participants

10 to 12

We reserve the right to cancel this activity unless at least eight participants are expected to attend.