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 Outline
Module 1 – The Professional Proofreader (10 hours)
Readings, Discussion Posts, Module 1 Culminating Assignment
Module 2 – Communication (10 hours)
Readings, Discussion Posts, Module 2 Culminating Assignment
Module 3 – Proofreading Practices (10 hours)
Readings, Discussion Posts, Module 3 Culminating Assignment
Module 4 – Judgement (10 hours)
Readings, Discussion Posts, Module 4 Culminating Assignment
Module 5 – Error Correction P.1 (10 hours)
Readings, Discussion Posts, Module 5 Culminating Assignment
Module 6 – Error Correction P.2 (15 hours)
Readings, Discussion Posts, Course Culminating Assignment
Course Schedule
| Session | Course Dates | Registration Deadline | Registration Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2023 | Jun 26, 2023 – Aug 06, 2023 | Jun 16, 2023 | Open |
| Late Summer 2023 | Aug 07, 2023 – Sep 29, 2023 | Jul 28, 2023 | Open |
| Fall 2023 | Oct 02, 2023 – Dec 08, 2023 | Sep 22, 2023 | Open |
| Fall/Winter 2023 | Nov 06, 2023 – Feb 09, 2024 | Nov 03, 2023 | Open |
| Winter 2024 | Jan 22, 2024 – Apr 05, 2024 | Jan 12, 2024 | Open |
| Late Winter 2024 | Feb 19, 2024 – Apr 19, 2024 | Feb 09, 2024 | Open |
Summer 2023
- Dates: Jun 26, 2023 – Aug 06, 2023
- Deadline: Jun 16, 2023
- Status: Open
Late Summer 2023
- Dates: Aug 07, 2023 – Sep 29, 2023
- Deadline: Jul 28, 2023
- Status: Open
Fall 2023
- Dates: Oct 02, 2023 – Dec 08, 2023
- Deadline: Sep 22, 2023
- Status: Open
Fall/Winter 2023
- Dates: Nov 06, 2023 – Feb 09, 2024
- Deadline: Nov 03, 2023
- Status: Open
Winter 2024
- Dates: Jan 22, 2024 – Apr 05, 2024
- Deadline: Jan 12, 2024
- Status: Open
Late Winter 2024
- Dates: Feb 19, 2024 – Apr 19, 2024
- Deadline: Feb 09, 2024
- Status: Open
Registration will remain open until 4pm ET 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.