Proofread Like a Pro

About this course

Would you like to:· Produce error-free documents every time?· Use professionally recognised proofreading symbols correctly?· Know exactly what to look for when proofing any document?· Learn strategies for catching more mistakes?· Launch a freelance career as a professional proofreader?If so, this course is for you.In this highly detailed and practical proofreading course, you'll learn:· Strategies for catching more errors – even when proofing in a hurry· Spelling 'landmines' - and how to avoid them· The most common errors of punctuation, grammar and syntax· How to ensure correct use of capitalisation, as well as bold and italic text· What to look for when fact-checking an article· How to ensure your document has a consistent style· How to catch errors in headlines, graphs, charts and tables· How to proofread academic text· Tips for proofreading video content· How to earn an income as a proofreaderYou’ll also get detailed instruction on how to use proofreading symbols correctly, to indicate the need to:· Insert and delete text· Insert and delete punctuation marks· Indicate typographical changes (bold, italic etc)· Raise a question about the text· Alter the look of paragraphs· Indicate you've changed your mind about a mark-upHOW IS THIS COURSE DIFFERENT FROM OTHER PROOFREADING COURSES?Proofread Like a Pro is a comprehensive course that digs deep into the skills you need to be a successful proofreader. But what really sets this course apart is its practicality.Proofreading is a skill you learn best by doing. That’s why, in Proofread Like a Pro, you won’t simply be bombarded with information about proofreading. After almost every lecture, you’ll be presented with a proofreading exercise desi