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.

Module 1 – The Professional Proofreader (Week 1 & 2, 10 hours)
Readings,  Discussion Posts,  Module 1 Culminating Assignment

Module 2 – Communication (Week 3, 10 hours)
Readings,  Discussion Posts,  Module 2 Culminating Assignment

Module 3 – Proofreading Practices (Week 4, 10 hours)
Readings,  Discussion Posts,  Module 3 Culminating Assignment

Module 4 – Judgement (Week 5, 10 hours)
Readings,  Discussion Posts,  Module 4 Culminating Assignment

Module 5 – Error Correction P.1 (Week 6, 10 hours)
Readings,  Discussion Posts,  Module 5 Culminating Assignment

Module 6 – Error Correction P.2 (Week 7, 15 hours)
Readings,  Discussion Posts, Course Culminating Assignment