Editing and proofreading

Editing and Proofreading

This is a proofreading and editing module. In our experience, this is one fo the most troublesome areas for individuals starting out in medical transcription. They often have learned the terminology well but make mistakes in regular English words, transpose letters, add endings where they don’t belong, incorrectly punctuate, or even put together totally nonsensical phrases and words. This section is new to the 5th Edition and contains hundreds of proofreading exercises and ideas, practicing primarily on medical reports, with exercises on common English mistakes.

You start with a basic text â€?it might be a report, a webpage, a brochure or a book. You edit it so that it has a strong structure and reads well. Then you proofread it to remove errors and ensure consistency. If you can master this simple process, you’ll have the skills to communicate clearly and produce documents of professional quality. Come and learn from Michael Wall, a professional editor with over 18 yearsâ€?industry experience. Active participation is encouraged, and there will be exercises in class so you can practise as you learn.

Editing and proofreading are critical parts of the writing process. Thorough editing and proofreading ensure error-free, professional work that is clear and credible.



Course outline:
Editing

Introducing editing
What is editing?
Writing is a process
Process and practice
Stage One: read, think and consult
Stage Two: edit for purpose, content and structure
Stage Three: delete surplus words, phrases and sentences
Stage Four: edit for details of style and tone
Using your computer
Readability statistics
Just for interest
Proofreading

Introducing proofreading
What is proofreading? Why do we proofread?
Where does proofreading finish and editing begin?
The seven stages of the writing process
Successful proofreading
Process and practice
Proofreading in stages
Using your computer
Creating a style sheet
Inserting the symbols
The proofreading symbols: hash, cap, stet and em
Proofreading pitfalls

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