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TBC  |  07 April 2025

Copy-editing and Proofreading 2

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Short Course Coordinator:
Zanele Nkosi
Accreditation:
Certificate of Competence
Course dates
TBC - 07 April 2025
Applications close
24 January 2025
Overview
Learn how to approach a variety of texts in copy-editing and develop your skills through practical exercises and ongoing personalised feedback from an experienced copy editor. This course aims to develop the necessary skills and knowledge needed to copy-edit and proofread a variety of language texts and justify editing decisions made.
Duration
10 weeks
Format
Asynchronous (No live sessions), 2 weeks per module x 5 modules, no exam
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    The course content addresses the following topics:

    • Typical terms used in copy-editing and proofreading
    • The editorial process and different editing roles
    • Working to a brief
    • Querying content-related errors
    • Using and maintaining style sheets 
    • Identifying and using suitable reference sources
    • Text organisation
    • Identifying and correcting common errors in writing
    • Proofreading symbols
    • Proofreading hard-copy texts
    • Working as a copy editor or proofreader

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