What you'll learn
- Learn the basics of proofreading
- Correct common proofreading errors
- Use exercises to practice proofreading skills
- Build proofreading confidence
Requirements
- Take Grammar Essentials
- Intermediate grammar skills
- Intermediate writing skills
Description
Before You Enroll: You must at least have intermediate grammar skills to successfully complete this course. You must already be a pretty good writer in order to catch mistakes.
Please note, this class will not qualify you to launch a proofreading business, or certify you as a proofreader. Your certificate simply means that you have completed all of the lessons.
Proofreading Power Basics is a unique online class that offers practical application with hands-on exercises and quizzes to master the fundamentals of proofreading. This is an introduction to proofreading fundamentals for people with keen grammar and writing skills who want an extra skill challenge.
Producing error-free writing is important to your personal and professional goals. Regardless of the loose use of language on social media and electronic messaging, error-free writing is expected in the workplace, in educational settings, in business correspondence, websites, resumes and advertising copy. This is particularly critical for small business owners or anyone entering today's workforce.
Who this course is for:
- Workplace professionals
- Freelance writers & editors
- Bloggers & content creators
Course content
Your Student Dashboard3 lectures • 9min
- Viewing the LessonsPreview05:17
- Downloading ResourcesPreview01:33
- Class IntroPreview01:54
Proofreader Expectations2 lectures • 13min
Grammar Assessment0 lectures • 0min
Proofreading Tips3 lectures • 2min
Proofreading Strategies4 lectures • 7min
Proofreading Marks2 lectures • 2min
Proofing for Capitalization1 lecture • 11min
Proofreader Error Hotspots3 lectures • 11min
Start Freelance Proofreading2 lectures • 13min
BONUS: Advanced Grammar Assessment1 lecture • 1min
Instructor
![Ashan R. Hampton](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64"%3E%3C/svg%3E){kind=avatar}
- 4.3 Instructor Rating
- 855 Reviews
- 3,833 Students
- 5 Courses
Ashan R. Hampton has worked as an English instructor in higher education for several years and is very proficient in writing, editing and instruction. Recently, Ashan completed course work for doctoral candidacy in the Leadership for Higher Education program at Capella University with a 4.0 GPA.
With her doctoral studies on hold, Ashan has found success in online education. She produces and teaches her own writing and grammar courses for global audiences. She is the owner and principal editor of Cornerstone Communications, which specializes in helping students and professionals produce error-free documents.
Ashan is also a published author and the creator of the "Proofreading Power" online classes, Proofreading Power Skills & Drills workbook, and the book Start Your Proofreading Side-Hustle: Maximize Your Writing Skills available on Lulu, Amazon and other popular booksellers. Visit her website for complete details.