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Proofamatics

Written communication plays a huge part in the way organisations run and market themselves. This course is designed to help you increase the accuracy of your written communication by measurably improving your proofreading skills.
Cost: £475 + VAT
Duration: 1 day(s)
Available dates and locations
  • London
    • Monday 18/06/2012
    • Tuesday 17/07/2012
    • Thursday 13/09/2012
    • Tuesday 06/11/2012
    • Monday 10/12/2012
  • Use a 3-phase system to check thoroughly for errors
  • Strengthen eye muscles, improve concentration and visual memory by using Tach exercises and scanning techniques
  • Improve your overall accuracy – course participants average a 35% reduction in proofreading errors
Anyone who requires proofreading skills or needs to improve their existing skills.
  • The qualities of a good proofreader
  • Visual acuity exercises
  • The 3-phase proofreading system
  • Scanning patterns
  • Proofreading practice
  • Letter discrimination
  • Language skills
  • Rapid accuracy
  • Compound words
  • Word image perception
  • Phrase recognition
  • Number practice
  • Skimming practice
  • Phrase recognition scanning
  • Action planning
  • Avoid errors that create a bad impression

Payment:
Must be made in full no later than 14 working days prior to the course start date.

Transfers:
The following charges will apply if you wish to transfer your booking to a later course date:
21+ working days before a course = 0% of the course fee
5-20 working days before a course = 50% of the course fee
1-4 working days before a course = 100% of the course fee

To transfer a delegate please call us on 0800 022 3410.

Substitute delegates:
You can transfer a place on a course to a substitute delegate free of charge.

Cancellations:
The following charges will apply if you wish to cancel a course:
21+ working days before a course = 20%
1-20 working days before a course = 100%

Cancellations must be received in writing via email to courses@capita-ld.co.uk and must contain the full booking details including organisation name, booking and delegate contact details.

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