Proof Reading (2 day)

Course Overview

The cost of errors in letters, reports and other documents can be staggering. Proofamatics is a proven technique for proofreading large or small documents to equip you with structure and process when checking for accuracy and content. You will learn to recognise the most common errors quickly and accurately through a range of activities, and you are guaranteed measurable improvement in your concentration and visual memory.

Audience

Anyone who produces documents, whether on paper or on screen. This course has been particularly popular with marketing departments, those working in financial services and anyone whose work requires the accurate transfer of data and information.

Skills Gained

Delegates will learn:

• A specific technique to enhance proofreading skills
• Greater accuracy in memos, letters, reports and documents
• Increased speed in finding errors
• Confidence in presenting a professional image in all written communications

Course Outline

• Proofreading for errors against reading for comprehension
• Pre-workshop assessment to measure accuracy and speed
• Visual exercises which force the eyes to focus quickly
• Visual exercise that enable more efficient concentration
• The 3-phase proofreading system
• Proofreading exercises
• Improving language skills
• Grammar, punctuation and capitalisation exercises
• Rapid accuracy exercises employing 3-phase techniques
• Word and phrase image perception
• Post-workshop assessment to measure improvement

Proof Reading (2 day) / BS-C-PR2