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Proofreading

The document discusses a communication skills course which aims to improve students' listening, speaking, reading, writing and soft skills. It covers topics like course objectives, outcomes, importance of proofreading, steps of proofreading, differences between proofreading and editing, qualities of a good proofreader and assessment pattern.

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University Institute of Liberal

Arts and Humanities


Course Name – Communication Skills
Course Code – 23PCH-105

Proofreading DISCOVER . LEARN . EMPOWER


COURSE OBJECTIVES
The Course aims to:
Augment students overall communication and interpersonal skills
1 by making them realize the importance of good oral and written
English Language in professional life.
Enrich their reading capability with special emphasis on expanding
2
vocabulary and grammatical formations.
Build exceptional speaking, reading and writing skills by correcting
3
grammatical errors and pronunciation through practice.
Enhances soft skills by fostering self awareness, confidence and a
4 positive attitude in students’ ability to communicate effectively in
English.

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COURSE
OUTCOMES
The students are expected to
CO
Numb Title Level
er
Apply appropriate Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing Skills (LSRW
Skills) with correct non-verbal cues to attain expertise in soft skills.
CO1 Apply

Apply correct contextual and comprehensible written text in the form of


paragraph writing, short compositions business correspondence, using
CO2 logical support and argument in a wide range of communication situations. Apply

Demonstrate linguistic competence while speaking and during


presentations through accuracy in grammatical usage, vocabulary,
CO3 pronunciation and intonation. Apply

Evaluate information as critical readers, speakers and writers applying ethics


in communication and
CO4 Evaluate
being sensitive in cross cultural communication.
Create original, digital content for websites, blogs, vlogs and personal social
media profiles etc.
CO5 Create
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What is proofreading?
• Proofreading is
just as its name
suggests- the
reading of a proof
to make any
document error
free.

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Why proofreading is important?

• To ensure accuracy in
grammar.
• Consistency in spelling,
punctuation and formatting.
• Revision of a manuscript
before it is printed or
published.
• To review the final draft.

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Why Proofreading is important?
cont.
• To see the final accurate version.
• Get better grade on final paper.
• Eradicate errors.
• Avoid negative impression.
• Give big picture view.
• Achieve good results.
• Include appropriate information.

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Measures to check the
document-
1. Accuracy
2. Grammatical errors
3. Sentence framing
4. Spelling mistakes
5. Right words
6. Punctuations
7. Cohesion-Coherence

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Steps of proofreading-

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Steps of proofreading-

• Use a checklist
• Fact-check
• Spell-check
• Read aloud
• Focus on one line at a time
• Attend to format
• Proof again

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Use of symbols with examples-

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Use of symbols with examples-

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Use of symbols with examples-

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Proofreading Vs Editing -

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Proofreading Vs Editing -

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The differences are actually pretty simple to understand once
they are explained. They can be summed up in two sentences:

“Copyeditors catch all the mistakes the author missed,


Proof-readers catch all the mistakes the copyeditor
missed.”

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Qualities of a good proof-reader-

• Knowledge
• Focus
• Passion for accuracy
• Patience
• Ability to be meticulous

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Example of editing and
proofreading

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Edited work -

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Applications
• Proofreading helps to improve the writing efforts of students as
they skip this crucial step when writing.
• It creates readable writing and eliminates errors before printing
or submitting an academic paper, essay, email or any other
written document.

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Assessment Pattern
Students are assessed on the basis of the following
parameters:

• Hourly Test-2
• Assignments
• Surprise Test
• Quiz
• End Semester Exam

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References
• https://www.bookbutchers.com/
• https://experteditor.com.au/book-proofreading/
• https://r.search.yahoo.com/
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GNvbG8Dc2czBHBvcwM0BHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzcg--/RV=2/
RE=1591973264/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f
%2fwww.scribendi.com
• -book_proofreading/RK=2/
RS=CebHxO10hY_FDhzAAKCozjxiCVE-

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