Proofamatics

Capita Learning & Development
Birmingham, London, United Kingdom

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' Written communication plays a huge part in the way organisations run and market their operation from memos through to sales and marketing materials. It is crucial that the content of such documents is accurate to ensure messages are not confused or cause costly wastage through simple errors. This course is designed to help participants to increase the accuracy of their written communication by measurably improving their proof-reading skills.

Learning objectives

Use a three-phase system to check thoroughly for errors
Strengthen eye muscles, improve concentration and visual memory by using Tach exercises and scanning techniques
Avoid errors that create a bad impression
Improve your overall accuracy - course participants average a 35% reduction in proof-reading errors.

Course content

Pre-course assessment
The qualities of a good proof-reader
Visual acuity exercises
The three-phase proof-reading system
Scanning patterns
Proof-reading practice
Letter discrimination
Language skills
Rapid accuracy
Compound words
Word image perception
Phrase recognition
Number practice
Skimming practice
Phrase recognition scanning
Action planning.
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Phone:0800 022 3414

School Address:

London Office:
17 - 19 Rochester Row, London SW1P 1LA

Birmingham Office:
Quadrant Court, 49 Calthorpe Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 1TH


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