Editing Text
On this comprehensive two-day course you will study editing in depth and acquire the skills and knowledge to tackle any editorial task with confidence. Whether you are new to editing or have been in the job for some time without formal training, you will benefit from specialist techniques, expert advice and the opportunity to work with other editors.
In addition to studying the core issues of accuracy, brevity and clarity you will learn about commissioning text, software for editors, presentation, and legal considerations. Proofreading will also be covered, to ensure that you develop into a complete editor, with the same range of skills that publishers use to achieve their high standards.
Our Desktop Guide to Editing will become a valuable reference book on your return to the office, where you will also benefit from a year of free post-course support.
This course is particularly suitable for people working in corporate communications, research editing and documentation departments, and for anyone responsible for publications, reports, proposals or web pages.
Further Details
Course Programme
EDITING:
The types of editor
The Commissioning Editor
The Copy-editor
The characteristics of a good editor
The Commissioning Editor
How to commission clearly
Defining the scope and purpose of the document
Agreeing content, length and tone
Setting deadlines
Maintaining contact with authors
The Copy-editor
How copy-editors improve documents
Levels of editing
Software for editors
A review of editing software
Spell checkers and grammar checkers
Readability tests and alternatives
Why editing on paper is sometimes better
Appropriate style
Matching the tone to the audience and purpose
Avoiding the inappropriate slang, humour and clichι
Replacing jargon and business-speak
Avoiding sexism
Words at work
Using simple words where simple words will do
The role of psycholinguistics cold words and warm words
Avoiding tautology
Using words accurately some common confusions
Plain English essentials
Thinking about the needs of the reader
Ensuring the text flows in a clear and logical way
Reviewing sentence length and structure
Favouring active verbs
Cutting redundant words and phrases
Avoiding ambiguity and errors of argument
Improving clarity
Using appropriate headings in a clear hierarchy
Using tables and diagrams to aid understanding
Using bullet points to simplify or summarise
Grammar and punctuation
The good grammar guide
Punctuation a refresher course
Facts
Whose responsibility?
The role of the Technical Editor
Checking and querying facts
Liaising with authors
Legal considerations
Copyright and plagiarism
Libel
Bias
Warning notices
Presentation
Creating an attractive, reader-friendly document
Layout and colours
Typeface and type size
Preparing copy
Marking up copy for a typesetter
Dealing with headings, footnotes and displayed quotations
PROOFREADING:
The role of the proofreader
The difference between proofreading and copy-editing
The importance of proofreading
The qualities of a proofreader
A new way of reading
Slowing down
Looking at form as well as content
Checking layout and styling
Developing an eye for detail
Intervention
The golden rule
When to make a change and when to leave alone
When to raise a query
Consistency
Corporate style
Numbers and dates
Capitals and abbreviations
Alternative spellings
Italics and bold
Dealing with details
Facts and figures
Tables, graphs and diagrams
Cross-references
Spotting errors
On screen or on paper?
Tips and techniques
The proof-correction symbols
Why use symbols?
General principles for marking errors
Learning the British Standard symbols
Developing confidence and accuracy
Delegates are welcome to bring examples of their own documents for individual feedback and advice from their tutor.
This Training Course is taught in classrooms in the following locations:
Guide Price: £690 + VAT. In-house course on enquiry.
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