Revision Mentoring Session (2 days)
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Description
The Revision Mentoring Session gives the participant an opportunity to receive detailed feedback on the quality and appropriateness of his or her revision. Activities are based on the expectations of the participant and his or her supervisor, and needs identified by the trainer.
(See Séance de mentorat en révision, SFE-104 for French equivalent)
Open to
Anyone who revises English documents.
Prerequisite
The participant must have been spending at least half of his or her time on revision for at least twelve months.
Language
This activity is conducted in English.
Learning objectives
At the end of the two-day skills review, the participant will be able to:
- improve the quality of his or her revision
- justify changes
- avoid common pitfalls
- eliminate time-wasters
Method
- analysis by the trainer of recent revision samples
- readings and exercises selected in light of the participant's needs
- revision exercises
- discussion of pertinent topics such as degrees of revision, pitfalls, interpersonal relations, motivation and coaching, time management
Duration
two days
Course fee
$2,990 (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
Number of participants
one at a time — this activity is tailored to individual needs.
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