CONT203: Proofreading Standards
Wondering whether you’re working to professional proofreading standards?
Identify your strengths and gaps, learn to work to industry standards, and gain advanced knowledge in proofreading with the support of an expert proofreader.
The Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) recognises Queen’s University Canada’s courses as quality training that will count towards CIEP membership upgrade.
Course Schedule
| Session | Course Dates | Registration Deadline | Registration Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2022 | Jun 27, 2022 – Aug 12, 2022 | Jun 26, 2022 | Open |
| Fall 2022 | Sep 26, 2022 – Dec 02, 2022 | Sep 25, 2022 | Open |
Summer 2022
- Dates: Jun 27, 2022 – Aug 12, 2022
- Deadline: Jun 26, 2022
- Status: Open
Fall 2022
- Dates: Sep 26, 2022 – Dec 02, 2022
- Deadline: Sep 25, 2022
- Status: Open
Registration will remain open until 4pm EST on the posted registration deadline date.
Application Requirements
This course is applicable to intermediate and advanced editors of English from all geographical locations. If you're looking to take an introductory editing course, we recommend WRIT 265: Editing in Academic and Professional Contexts, available through Queen's Arts and Science online.
Recommended, but not required, prerequisite:
Fundamentals of Editing Standards.
Course Materials
Download the course outline [DOCX]Required course text:
80 Common Layout Errors to Flag When Proofreading Book Interiors. Available in print or as an ebook at Amazon and Lulu.
Accommodations
Applicants who require special accommodations are asked to:
- Contact us at least 1 week prior to the start of the course to allow enough time for appropriate accommodations to be made.
- Provide necessary documentation upon request.