Editing and Proofreading - July
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.
This content has been provided by a third party in consultation with the APS Academy.
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 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.
Related topics
Communication
Face-to-screen considerations
- Prior to the session start date, it is suggested that you check if your agency’s network has any restrictions using any virtual classroom platform. If you are unable to access the virtual classroom platform on your work device or network, you will need to use a personal device.
- Please ensure you have access to a working camera and microphone to participate.
Additional Information
- To enrol in this session you will need a valid APSLearn profile.
- Steps on how to create an APSLearn profile or to view FAQs can be found here.
- If you have moved Departments or you have multiple APSLearn profiles, you can request to merge your profiles here.
- If your training venue is at MoAD, please refer to the directional map to assist with locating the training room.
* Capacity limits may apply. Please log into APSLearn to check availability.
- If the session is full or none of the additional sessions are suitable, you can express your interest, through APSLearn, for this event. You will be added to a mailing list to be notified when a new session becomes available.