EDIT220
Basic Proofreading
Typographical errors are funny only in other people’s reports, brochures, memos, websites, or emails. Everyone responsible for written material needs to know how to proofread.
Topics in this course include the proofreading process, how to mark copy for correction, the difference between copy editing and proofreading, computers and proofreading, and when you should hire professionals.
Prerequisite(s):
Editing Certificate students must complete Editors and Editing: An Introduction before taking this course. There is no prerequisite for students who are not registered in the certificate program.
| Section | Session(s) | Date/time* | Campus | Instructor(s) | Cost** | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDIT220-VA11342 | 1 | Thursday Jun 20, 2013 9:30 am–4:30 pm |
Van | Barbara Tomlin | $250 | Closed |
| EDIT220-VA11342 | 1 | Friday Aug 23, 2013 9:30 am–4:30 pm |
Van | Barbara Tomlin | $295 | Register |
| EDIT220-SU11371 | 1 | Saturday Sep 28, 2013 9:30 am–4:30 pm |
Sur | Theresa Best | $295 | Register |
| EDIT220-ON11371 | - | Oct 15–28, 2013 (Register by Oct 1, 2013) |
Online | Lana Okerlund | $295 | Register |
| EDIT220-VA11371 | 2 | Saturdays Nov 23–30, 2013 10 am–1 pm |
Van | Barbara Tomlin | $295 | Register |
| EDIT220-VA11411 | 2 | 2 Saturdays Spring 2014 |
Van | Barbara Tomlin | $295 | Begins Fall 2013 |
| EDIT220-VA11441 | 2 | 2 Saturdays Summer 2014 |
Van | Barbara Tomlin | $295 | Begins Fall 2013 |
| EDIT220-VA11442 | 1 | Saturday Summer 2014 |
Van | Barbara Tomlin | $295 | Begins Fall 2013 |
* This course involves 6 instructional hours.
** Members of the Editors' Association of Canada are eligible for a 10 percent discount. Please contact us to confirm your membership and register. You may not combine discounts.
What will I learn?
At the end of the course, you will be able to do the following:
- Describe the stages in the editorial process, including the place of proofreading
- List and describe each of the proofreader’s responsibilities
- Distinguish between live copy and dead copy
- Proofread a document by reading the live copy against the dead copy, both alone and with a partner
- Proofread a document without dead copy
- Use proofreading symbols to mark copy and explain why using the standard symbols is important
- Develop and use an editorial style sheet when proofreading, and explain why style sheets are important
- Add queries to a document when information is missing or there are inconsistencies
How will I learn?
- Lectures
- Class discussions
- In-class exercises
How will I be evaluated?
Your grade will be based on a final exam (100%), which is required for certificate students and optional for others.
Textbooks and learning materials
We will provide custom course materials.