Proofreading

The course comprises exercises which aim at gaining knowledge and skills in the use of proofreading rules.The classes are based on exercises involving proofreading advanced texts in English, using proofreading marks on hard copy, review and tracking functions in word processors, and proofreading applications in PDF files. The students are also familiarised with other computer aids useful in the process of proofreading.

Content distribution:

– Introduction: familiarising the students with the assumed learning outcomes, seminar topics, code of conduct, evaluation criteria

– Proofreading rules: consistency (in spelling, formatting), eliminating omissions and repetitions, “awkward” word and page breaks, spelling, grammar (“light editing”), typing mistakes

– Proofreading practice

– Proofreading symbols

– Proofreading in Microsoft Word and Adobe Reader

– Machine learning, online proofreading and AI

Assessment methods:

In-class activity (W1, U1, U2, K1)

A group project (W1, W2, U3, K1)

3 written in-class tasks (W1, U1, U2, K1)

Assessment criteria:

fail – 0-59%

satisfactory – 60-69 %

satisfactory plus – 70-75 %

good – 76-85 %

good plus – 86-90%

very good – 91-100

The course comprises exercises which aim at gaining knowledge and skills in the use of proofreading rules. Subjects comprise proofreaders' marks used on hard copy, review and tracking functions in word processors and proofreading applications in PDF files.

Required reading:

Anderson, Laura K. 2006. McGraw-Hill’s proofreading handbook. McGraw-Hill.

Butcher, Judith, Caroline Drake, and Maureen Leach. 2006. Butcher’s copy-editing: the Cambridge Handbook for Editors, Copy-editors and Proofreaders. Cambridge University Press.

Smith Debra, Sutton Helen. 1994. Powerful Proofreading Skills: Tips, Techniques and Tactics. Cengage Learning.

Sullivan, K.D. and Eggleston M. 2006. The McGraw-Hill Desk Reference for Editors, Writers, and Proofreaders. McGraw-Hill.

Additional reading:

Weimin, Toh. Proofreading Steps. Academia.edu. DOA 2016.

The course comprises exercises which aim at gaining knowledge and skills in the use of proofreading rules. Subjects comprise proofreaders' marks used on hard copy, review and tracking functions in word processors and proofreading applications in PDF files. The classes are based on exercises involving proofreading and correcting advanced texts in English. The course makes it possible to achieve learning outcomes assumed for the subject.

Content:

− Introduction (presentation of learning outcomes, content of the course, evaluation methods and criteria, code of conduct)

− Proofreading basics: proof correction symbols, their function and form; marking the typescript; reading for sense; word breaks

− Proofreading rules 1: the use of proof correction symbols and other skills – examples

− Proofreading rules 2: the use of proof correction symbols and other skills – guided study and group tasks

− Proofreading rules – exercise: examination of authentic text samples; practise – marking the typescript; practice – applying proof correction symbols

− Evaluation of the level of achievement of learning outcomes: in-class written task involving proofreading of a text sample on hard copy; feedback

− Acquiring and practising track changes skills and rules for Word documents

− Evaluation of the level of achievement of learning outcomes: in-class written task involving review functions in Word documents; feedback

− Acquiring and practising skills in using Acrobat tools for editing PDFs

− Evaluation of the level of achievement of learning outcomes: in-class written task involving the use of Acrobat tools for editing PDFs; feedback

The course comprises exercises which aim at gaining knowledge and skills in the use of proofreading rules. Subjects comprise proofreaders' marks used on hard copy, review and tracking functions in word processors and proofreading applications in PDF files.

Required reading:

Anderson, Laura K. 2006. McGraw-Hill’s proofreading handbook. McGraw-Hill.

Butcher, Judith, Caroline Drake, and Maureen Leach. 2006. Butcher’s copy-editing: the Cambridge Handbook for Editors, Copy-editors and Proofreaders. Cambridge University Press.

Smith Debra, Sutton Helen. 1994. Powerful Proofreading Skills: Tips, Techniques and Tactics. Cengage Learning.

Sullivan, K.D. and Eggleston M. 2006. The McGraw-Hill Desk Reference for Editors, Writers, and Proofreaders. McGraw-Hill.

Additional reading:

Weimin, Toh. Proofreading Steps. Academia.edu. DOA 2016.