Proofreading

The tools and tricks to make your documents flawless and error-free!

Proofreading is an under-taught business skill that can make an enormous difference in how you are perceived as a professional. Make your documents error-free with simple tactics and the proper use of Microsoft tools. A quick, yet essential upskill for every business professional!

Topics covered include:

• How to use the automatic proofreading tools available in Microsoft Word.

• Understanding the differences between editing and proofreading.

• The process for efficient, productive proofreading.

• Avoiding the common errors in punctuation, nouns, and formatting and avoiding them.

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Objectives. You will be able to:

• Identify the differences between editing and proofreading and list the different tasks for each.

• Follow an organization’s Style Guide.

• Utilize the process for proofreading for low and high stakes documents.

• Understand proofreading as a team.

• Use and customize the proofreading tools in Microsoft Word.

• Identify common errors in punctuation, noun usage, and formatting

Target Audience: Business professionals in both communication and non-communication fields who want to improve their proofreading processes

Course Goal: By the end of this course, you will produce business documents with fewer grammatical errors and typographical mistakes.

An overlooked skill every great employee needs.