Module 1 — Professional Proofreading

• What is Style Correction

• Types of Proofreading

• Proofreader's work methodology

• Relationship between proofreader, editor and author

Module 2 — Spelling and Punctuation

• Advanced spell checking

• Correct use of punctuation marks

• Common problems in texts

Module 3 — Morphosyntax

• Correct use of the adjective

• Syntactic structures

• frequent grammar problems

Module 4 — The Verb and Agreement

• verbal agreement

• Verb tenses

• temporal coherence in the text

Module 5 — Using Prepositions

• Common mistakes in the use of prepositions

• Syntactic accuracy

• Improved clarity in writing

Module 6 — Language Register

• Adaptation of language according to the context

• Tone and style of the text

• Coherence in the narrative register

Module 7 — Lexicon Problems

• Precise word choice

• Elimination of redundancies

• Vocabulary improvement

Module 8 — Writing Problems

• Clarity and textual cohesion

• Organization of ideas

• narrative fluency

Module 9 — Proofreading Translations

• Linguistic adaptation

• Consistency across languages

• Common problems in translated texts

Module 10 — Final Project

• Complete style correction of a text

• Justification of editorial changes

• Delivery of the correction report

Learning Objectives

At the end of the program you will be able to:

• Understand the role of proofreading in the editorial process

• Detect drafting errors and consistency

• improve the clarity and accuracy of a text

• Respect the author's voice during proofreading

• Applying professional linguistic criteria

• Collaborate with publishers and other publishing professionals

These skills allow them to intervene rigorously in texts intended for publication.

Career opportunities

This program prepares you to work as:

• Proofreader

• Content Editor

• Editorial Advisor

• freelance proofreader

• Proofreader of academic or editorial texts

It is also ideal for writers who want to improve the quality of their own texts.