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Proofread Like a Pro
Introduction to proofreading
1. Is this proofreading course for you? (3:08)
2. Essential skills and tools for enrolling in this proofreading course (3:05)
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Activity: Assess your current proofreading skills
5. What do proofreaders do? (2:54)
6. What is expected of a proofreader? (3:28)
7. Proofreading best practices (7:25)
8. Proofreading in a hurry (4:25)
Proofreading Symbols
9. Introduction to the proofreading symbols (3:12)
10. Proofreading symbols for inserting and deleting text (1:50)
Activity: Proofreading symbols for inserting and deleting text
12. Proofreading symbols for inserting punctuation marks (1:53)
Activity: Proofreading symbols for inserting punctuation marks
14. Proofreading symbols for indicating typographical changes (3:11)
Activity: Symbols for indicating typographical changes
16. Other useful proofreading marks (3:24)
Activity: Other useful proofreading marks
Proofreading text: what to look for
18. Proofreading for spelling (6:52)
Activity: Proofreading for spelling errors
20. Proofreading for repeated and missing words (2:28)
Activity: Proofreading for repeated and missing words
22. Proofreading for grammar and syntax (7:49)
Activity: Proofreading for grammar and syntax
24. Proofreading for punctuation (6:35)
Activity: Proofreading for punctuation
26. Proofreading for capitalisation (6:04)
Activity: Proofreading for capitalisation
28. Proofreading for typographical issues (4:10)
Activity: Proofreading for typographical issues
30. Proofreading for factual accuracy (2:12)
Activity: Proofreading for factual accuracy
32. Proofing for consistency (3:30)
Activity: Proofreading for consistency
Proofreading elements other than body text: what to look out for
34. Proofreading headings and subheadings (3:41)
Activity: Proofreading headings and subheadings
36. Proofreading charts, tables and other graphical devices (3:47)
Activity: Proofreading charts, tables and other graphical devices
38. Proofreading academic citations (3:19)
Activity: Proofreading academic citations
40. Proofreading video content (2:21)
Activity: Proofreading video content (1:06)
Answers to video proofing exercise
Working as a proofreader
43. How to find work as a proofreader (3:35)
44. Market your proofreading skills
45. How much to charge for your proofreading services (3:48)
Final thoughts
Activity: additional proofreading exercises
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2. Essential skills and tools for enrolling in this proofreading course
An overview of the skills and tools you'll need to complete this proofreading course.
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