Editing and Proofreading - May
This is a highly interactive course on editing and proofing written text for APS 4 - EL 2 levels. It includes writing skills, editing and proofing methods. You will be able to enhance documents for correctness and clarity.
Participants should bring two current samples of writing when they attend. These may be emails, briefs, reports, or other writing from the workplace. Editing practice can be applied directly to their own work. All writing remains confidential and will not be shared or discussed.
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Participant benefits
- Understand the writing process and the importance of writing with purpose and a reader focus.
- Identify and correct grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors.
- Edit content for style and tone appropriate for the purpose and reader and in line with guidelines and protocols.
- Apply a reader's point of view to develop clear and concise written material.
Suitable for
APS 4 - EL 2
Category and User Level
This learning experience aligns with Your Career (APS People) at the Foundation level.
Considerations
There is a pre-work component that is required to be completed prior to the commencement of the program.
Price
$1225 per attendee. Payment by credit card.
Additional Information
- To enrol in this session you will need a valid APSLearn profile.
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Attendance (Virtual)
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