Proofreading: Strategy for Document Quality Control

Proofreading Strategy for Document Quality Control

An essential skill that every medical communicator should have in their professional toolkit, proofreading is the final and often underappreciated step in producing professional documents. This introductory or refresher workshop focuses on proofreading as a strategy for document quality, distinct from writing or copyediting. Proofreading involves achieving consistency, sharpening attention to mechanical errors, and identifying and correcting production and layout issues. Damiana will discuss standard proofreading practices, review electronic proofreading methods, and guide the class through practical exercises. Participants will learn to train both the mind and the eye to determine what to correct, query, or ignore.

Presenter: Damiana Chiavolini, MS, PhD