| Online Class: Proofreading and Copyediting 101 | Copyediting and proofreading are two skills you cannot afford to be without because they will help to increase your communication skills so that you can get what you want out of your words and your life. If you're ready for a new career or a writer who wants to improve your writing skills, learning how to proofread and copyedit with this easy to follow in-depth course, may be just what you need. Through the lessons in this self-paced course, you'll learn: 1. How you can use proofreading and copyediting skills in your career. 2. Definition and an understanding of the importance of style guides and sheets 3. Familiarity with the different style guides available and to recognize the importance of the guide that you use in relation to the content of text. 4. How to create and use a style sheet as a copyeditor or proofreader. 5. What proofreaders' marks are and how to use them to copyedit or proofread bodies of work. 6. Proofreader tasks 7. How to be an efficient and capable proofreader. 8. How to copyedit different types of copy and acquire tips to help you be a more effective copyeditor. 9. How to successfully copyedit and proofread your own work or text that you have written. 10. Knowledge of the skills and education requirements needed to work as a proofreader or copyeditor within a company or as a freelancer
Enroll today! This is a self-paced, online course. You have 6 months to finish.
An instructor will monitor your progress and assess your body of work at course completion. UniversalClass™ offers many wonderful learning tools
to help you get the most out of your online course, including an online portfolio service
that manages all your course completions.
This class has been officially reviewed by our Course Review Committee that scrutinizes course content and instructor participation. This course has received our Committee's highest rating: 4 stars.
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1.0 CEUs |
Course Description  Become a Skilled Proofreader or Copyeditor If you're ready for a new career or a writer who wants to improve your writing skills, learning how to proofread and copyedit with this easy to follow, in-depth course may be just what you need. It's a fact that learning these invaluable skills will improve your overall writing ability and provide career path that is both lucrative and in high demand. In today's world, proofreaders and copyeditors are sought after in the corporate environment, small businesses, and as work from home opportunities. This course will teach you: - Exactly what proofreading and copyediting entail.
- The tools you need to be an efficient proofreader or copyeditor.
- The basic skills you need to learn, taught to you in an easy-to-understand manner.
- Step-by-step instruction on how to proofread or copyedit.
- More than just the how-to. This course teaches you how to apply your newly learned skills.
- Tips to make you a professional proofreader or copyeditor with just a little practice.
- How to proofread and copyedit all different kinds of writing including fiction and articles.
- How to proofread and copyedit your own work.
- How to secure employment as a proofreader or copyeditor.
- How to start your own proofreading or copyediting business upon completion of the course.
- Current salary information.
- Practice exercises to implement your new skills.
This course is designed for everyone, regardless of education, experience, or background. No matter who you are or what you want to achieve, gaining proofreading and copyediting skills will improve your written communications, help you gain respect among peers, and set you on your way to a brand new career.
This course offers 1.0 CEUs upon successful completion. You may take this
online course with or without CEU documentation. An online and hard-copy Certificate of Course Completion displaying your coursework and
CEUs earned is included with the CEU Option. We also offer an expedited Transcript Service for sending your accomplishments to a third party.
Course Lessons Optional Certificates Awarded - Certificate of Class Participation
- Certificate of Merit
Certificates awarded by the instructor will vary and are based upon student merit.
Any awards you earn are considered unofficial (or temporary) unless you decide to make the award official.
To make an award official, there is a $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and shipping of a hard copy of the certificate as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Transcript Service.
Official awards include a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award you earned for a lifetime (great for employers
to verify your achievement).
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