Fundamentals of Proofreading
X59.9126
/ $495
SPRING 2010
Continuing Education:
Publishing
In this practical, hands-on course, students develop marketable proofreading skills as they learn proofreader's marks and basic editorial skills, explore the role of the proofreader in the editing and production process, and discuss the process of working with copy editors and designers. Topics also include proofing against a manuscript, working with a style sheet, cold proofing, proofreading responsibilities in an electronic environment, proofing on screen versus proofing on hard copy, and proofing electronically generated or scanned material.
Students must have fluency in English and proficiency in grammar.
This course is applicable toward:
Related Subject Areas: Editing (Publishing), Book Publishing, Publishing, Career Resources
Course Materials
Section 1
Tuesday 6:45pm-8:45pm
February 23 - April 27
No class 3/30 and 4/6.
8 Sessions
Instructor:
Theresa Kornak
Location: Norman Thomas Center, 111 E 33
