Workwise: Proofamatics | Proofreading Course | Proofreading!

Be accurate and fast!

Proofamatics enables learners to increase the accuracy of written communication through improved proofreading skills. This course teaches learners which types of errors are most commonly made in written communications and provides a 3-phase skimming and scanning system for finding and correcting all grammar, format, spelling and related errors.

Proofamatics benefits everyone who generates or processes written communications. In today’s environment many people at all levels are generating and checking written communications, as they work increasingly on their own computers and laptops.

Proofamatics is a classroom-based workshop that provides several types of exercises from which learners learn a variety of crucial proofreading skills. Topics include: grammar/ spelling review, consistency in capitalisation and style, and a 3-phase skimming and scanning proofreading system that enables learners to search for, and correct, specific types of errors.

Participants also review and perform ergonomic exercises designed to strengthen eye muscles, reduce eye fatigue, and relax stressed muscles.

Up to 15 learners are trained together over four sessions of three and a half hours each. Facilitators apply Proofamatics techniques to the organisation's in-house style and format, thus ensuring that learners are able to implement the techniques and meet organisational requirements.

Proofamatics delivers measurable improvement in finding and correcting errors. Learners average a 29% increase in accuracy during the course from pre-test to post-test. In addition, the
organisation benefits from reduced costs of production and increased productivity.

Anglicised version now available in South Africa

Outcomes

Learners will be able to:

• Measurably increase the accuracy of memos, letters, reports and documents
• Proofread using specific skimming and scanning techniques
• Catch and correct errors in daily communications
• Measurably increase the speed of finding and correcting errors
• Present a professional image in all written communications

Requirements

Entry requirement:
Proofamatics is designed to benefit any person who generates or checks documentation

Post-workshop requirements:
Post-workshop application

Learners receive:
A workbook with readings and drill exercises; rule booklet and pre and post-tests

Duration: 4 x 4 hour sessions on consecutive days

Certification:
Workwise certificate of attendance on completion of the programme.