Clearing Drafts Prepared By Others
18th Nov 2010
This is a practical workshop for people who have to clear submissions and other drafts prepared by others. Focussing on ensuring effective content it will also cover the principles behind effective editing and proofreading and providing feedback to the drafter.
Learning Objectives
- Learn the key components of an effective submission and of other documents which require action by the reader
- Learn the skills of keeping drafts short and to the point
- Spot and correct common spelling, grammar and punctuation errors
- Learn how to read thoroughly and accurately
- Develop the skills to edit for style, content and layout
- Become more confident about what you should change and how to do it
- Learn skills in providing feedback to the drafter
Programme
| 9:45 | An overview of main components of submissions and briefings What is your role as reviewer / clearer of the draft? Practical exercise in proofreading Refreshments Editing for style, content and layout |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
Practical exercises Refreshments Providing feedback to the drafter - tips and techniques for keeping suggestions positive. (tutor input followed by practical exercises) |
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| 16:30 | Close |
Please note that the programme is subject to change without notice
