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Editing and proofreading

2 half-daysVirtual via TeamsMax 20 participants$990 inc. GST

About this course

Explore a structured, efficient process when reviewing your own or other people's writing. Participate in small group discussions, interactive activities and practical opportunities that explore the editing and proofreading processes. Edit and proofread real APS examples and practice how to apply a process for error identification. Review your own writing to improve its structure, tone and voice. Walk away with tips, checklists, templates and frameworks that support you to apply a structured editing approach to any APS document.

Topics

  • Planning for reviews
  • Editing for readers
  • Editing for structure: whole document, paragraph and sentence
  • Editing for content and tone
  • Editing for clarity and brevity
  • Proofreading methods for softcopy and hardcopy
  • Proofreading planning and process
  • Collaborating with AI for editing and proofreading

What you'll learn

At the end of this program, you will be able to:

  • Edit for logic and structure
  • Prepare for and apply a proofreading process
  • Correct common errors in line with APS style
  • Improve tone and voice in workplace writing

Upcoming sessions

SEP
21–22
21-22 September
1:30-4:30 PMVirtual (Teams)Places available
What participants say
Mike is a great facilitator which made things very engaging. Mike's encouragement to check our old work was great as I could instantly point out areas to work on. Also ran on time perfectly.
Editing and proofreading, Department of Defence
Duration
2 half-days
Delivery
Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Group size
Up to 20 participants
Audience
All staff
$990 inc. GST
per participant
Resources
  • Electronic fillable workbook

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