Proofreading & Editing Techniques for Executives & Managers
Taking your writing for granted can result in errors occurring, which can be pretty embarrassing. Learn how to exercise care through proofreading and editing.
Writing is so much a part of our work life that we often take it for granted, but when not properly done, it can reflect negatively on us and our organisations. Many of our writing errors can be remedied if we exercise greater care in our writing process, particularly in reviewing and revising our writing. This course will equip participants with the tools and skills to do just that.
After the workshop, you will be able to:
Course Dates | Early Bird Dates |
15 March 2023 | 22/2/2023 |
18 May 2023 | 27/4/2023 |
16 August 2023 | 26/7/2023 |
9 November 2023 | 19/10/2023 |
For courses in 2023
Type | Fee (S$) inclusive of 8% GST |
---|---|
Early bird | 388.80 |
Normal | 442.80 |
Members (Join/renew here) | 345.60 |
Grants (if applicable)
Mrs Christine Leow is a passionate and dynamic trainer with nearly two decades of experience in the media industry who specialises in oral and written communication, public presentation, interview skills, and managing the media. Some of her clients include National Junior College, Hwa Chong Institute, Singapore of the Arts Singapore (SOTA), Republic of Singapore Navy, Land Transport Authority, National Environment Agency, Ministry of Education, and Maritime Port Authority.
She is currently a writer with clients that include Centre for Governance, Institutions and Organisations; NTUC; SingHealth; Science Centre Singapore; OOH Media; OKTO; Channel NewsAsia; CapitaLand; The Ascott Limited; The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands; the ArtScience Museum; and Singapore Tourism Board.
Having spent her entire career writing for various platforms and varied genres, Christine has developed strategies to adapt her writing for different audience. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English Language from the National University of Singapore.
Course Code
TGS-2020501274
Support period:
09 Feb 2019 - 07 Feb 2025
Duration
9am to 5pm
1 day (7 hours)
Venue
Holiday Inn Orchard City Centre or similar
Funding
SDF / SFC
Who should attend
Managers, supervisors and executives who are seeking to improve on their proofreading and editing skills.
Methodology
Participants are guided through practical steps of the topic with a combination of theory with both group and individual practice sessions, role-plays, and personalised coaching from the trainer. Review of both group and individual work will be done in class so that participants can understand how to improve his/her own writing as well as learn from the challenges fellow participants face.
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