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.

 Course code: SFE-204

(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

Course Calendar

Number of participants

one at a time — this activity is tailored to individual needs.