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LinkedIn Learning

Editing and Proofreading Made Simple

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

Improve your writing and editing skills. Learn how to proofread emails, blog posts, and presentations, and avoid common writing mistakes.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
  • What you should know
  • Exercise files
1. The 5 Keys to Editing and Proofreading
  • Check the content of the message
  • Check mechanics: Spelling and grammar
  • Check style and tone
  • Check formatting
  • Apply rules and shortcuts
2. Examples
  • Email and blogs
  • Editing your own work
  • Editing someone else's work
3. Frequent Mistakes
  • Frequently misspelled words
  • Usage mistakes
  • Errors of tone, style, and formatting
  • Addressing sent or published mistakes
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Erin Rickard

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