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 |
---|---|---|---|
Late Winter | Feb 20, 2023 – Apr 21, 2023 | Feb 19, 2023 | Open |
Spring 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 – Jun 09, 2023 | Apr 07, 2023 | Open |
Late Spring 2023 | May 08, 2023 – Jun 30, 2023 | May 05, 2023 | Open |
Summer 2023 | Jun 26, 2023 – Aug 11, 2023 | Jun 23, 2023 | Open |
Late Summer 2023 | Aug 14, 2023 – Oct 06, 2023 | Aug 11, 2023 | Open |
Late Winter
- Dates: Feb 20, 2023 – Apr 21, 2023
- Deadline: Feb 19, 2023
- Status: Open
Spring 2023
- Dates: Apr 10, 2023 – Jun 09, 2023
- Deadline: Apr 07, 2023
- Status: Open
Late Spring 2023
- Dates: May 08, 2023 – Jun 30, 2023
- Deadline: May 05, 2023
- Status: Open
Summer 2023
- Dates: Jun 26, 2023 – Aug 11, 2023
- Deadline: Jun 23, 2023
- Status: Open
Late Summer 2023
- Dates: Aug 14, 2023 – Oct 06, 2023
- Deadline: Aug 11, 2023
- 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.