The difference between proofreading and editing

Format: Webinar presentations
Topic: Getting established in the translation industry

Course summary
Start time:Jan 15, 2014 13:00 GMT     Add to calendar

Duration: 60 minutes.

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Language:English
Summary:At the end of this course you will know which steps are required in a proofreading job and the additional steps in an editing job. You will learn to clarify misunderstandings in regard to the different scopes of work clearly stipulating all aspects involved in each type of job. You will be able to negotiate a fair price that reflects the actual work scope for both types of work.
Description
In one hour you will learn to clearly distinguish between a proofreading and an editing job. You will know which type of work is required for each assignment.

Multiple materials will be shared after the session.
Target audience
• Freelancers who are setting up their business.
• Freelancer who want to specialize in reviewing, either proofreading or editing or both.
Learning objectives
• distinguish quickly between the two types of work,
• estimate the affiliated work scope.
• negotiate a fair price for your actual work.
Prerequisites
• fast Internet connection
• headset
• flashplayer
Program
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• How to distinguish between the two types of work.
• Which are the steps in proofreading?
• Which are the steps in editing?
• Estimating the actual work scope.
• Negotiate a fair price for each of the two types of work.
• Helpful links
Registration and payment information (click to expand)
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To purchase your seat at this session please click on the "buy" button. Available slots are limited and will be assigned to registered and paid participants as soon as payment is reported. Early payment is advised in order to secure participation. Allow some time for payment processing if you are paying by wire transfer.

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How do I access the online platform?

72 hours before the webinar takes place, you will receive an invitation to join the session. Please, click the registration link or button provided in the invitation email and complete the registration form.
Software and system requirements (click to expand)
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Virtual platform system requirements

For PC-based Users:

• Required: Windows® 8, 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
• Required: Internet Explorer® 7.0 or newer, Mozilla® Firefox® 4.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
• Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection
• Recommended: Dual-core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with 2GB of RAM (recommended)

For Mac®-based Users:

• Required: Mac OS® X 10.6 – Leopard® or newer
• Required: Safari™ 3.0 or newer, Firefox® 4.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
• Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection
• Required: Intel processor (2GB of RAM or better recommended)

To Use VoIP (microphone and speakers or headset):

• Required: Fast Internet connection (700Kbps or more recommended)
• Required: speakers or headset (USB headset recommended)
• NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat.

Recommendations

• For the visual section of the training course, we recommend that you have a 64kbps link. This means using an ISDN line or Broadband. Wireless connection is NOT recommended.
• For the audio section of the training course, we recommend that you have a headset or speakers.
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Created by
 Thayenga    View feedback | View all courses
Bio: Thayenga is a German to English to German translator with an experience in the translation industry of nearly 38 years. She also translates and proofreads from Spanish into English and into German. Since the early 1970s languages have been one of her passions. Her other passion is creative writing, which was crowned by her first novel having been published in 1996. As a writer and translator, the revision process with all its facets holds a substantial part in her working life which she now wants to share with all her colleagues.
General discussions on this training

The difference between proofreading and editing
Ashutosh Mitra
Ashutosh Mitra Identity Verified
India
Local time: 02:03
Member (2011)
English to Hindi
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Payment...Dec 18, 2013

Is there an option for paying locally(India).
Please let me know.

Regards.


 
Payment...Dec 18, 2013

Ashutosh Mitra wrote:

Is there an option for paying locally(India).
Please let me know.

Regards.


Hello Ashutosh,

Thank you for your interest in the training. I am afraid, webinars cannot be purchased locally. Please use the payment instructions allowing to purchase the course online or with wire transfer.

Please submit a support request at http://www.proz.com/support/ if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks!

My bests,
Helen


 
Thayenga
Thayenga Identity Verified
Germany
Local time: 21:33
Member (2009)
English to German
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Dear ColleaguesDec 24, 2013

Thank you so much for your interest in my webinar.

I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2014.

Regards,

Thayenga


 
Seth Phillips
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United States
Local time: 16:33
Member (2011)
Spanish to English
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Video availableJan 9, 2014

It appears that this course is full. :/ Will there be a on-demand video available?

 
Thayenga
Thayenga Identity Verified
Germany
Local time: 21:33
Member (2009)
English to German
+ ...
Video availableJan 9, 2014

Seth Phillips wrote:

It appears that this course is full. :/ Will there be a on-demand video available?


Hello Seth,

yes, there is a video. However, I suggest that you might wish to wait a couple of days to allow ProZ.com to increase the number of attendees.

I have just sent a support request to ProZ, requesting that they allow more of our colleagues to attend the webinar, because they are the only ones to increase the course limit.

I'm looking forward to "seeing" you on January 15th.

Best regards,

Thayenga

[Edited at 2014-01-09 18:37 GMT]


 
Michelle Wolfson
Michelle Wolfson Identity Verified
United States
Local time: 13:33
Member (2006)
Spanish to English
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Access to video recording and training materials.Jan 15, 2014

I registered and paid for this seminar but was not able to attend. I wish to access the recording, which according to the information on this page should be available for one week. How can I access it? I found it in the video centre but it is asking me to pay again.

Thank you for your help.

~Michelle Wolfson


 
Houston1
Houston1
United States
commentJan 16, 2014

I think It looks that this course is full.Will there be a on-demand video available or not??????

[Edited at 2014-01-16 01:48 GMT]


 
commentJan 16, 2014

Houston1 wrote:

I think It looks that this course is full.Will there be a on-demand video available or not??????

[Edited at 2014-01-16 01:48 GMT]


Hello Houston1,

Thank you for your interest in the session. You can purchase unlimited access to the video and handouts at http://www.proz.com/translator-training/course/7736

Hope this helps.

My bests,
Helen


 
Access to video recording and training materials.Jan 16, 2014

Michelle Wolfson wrote:

I registered and paid for this seminar but was not able to attend. I wish to access the recording, which according to the information on this page should be available for one week. How can I access it? I found it in the video centre but it is asking me to pay again.

Thank you for your help.

~Michelle Wolfson


Hello Michelle,

I have checked your "My videos" page, http://www.proz.com/videos/my_videos , and see that you should have access to the video normally. Also, I have resent a link to training materials where you can find the book and the presentation mentioned on the webinar.

Hope this helps.

My bests,
Helen


 
mgodfrey
mgodfrey
United States
Local time: 15:33
Will this be offered again?Oct 28, 2014

Will this course be offered again? I found this course from a testimonial on the right side of the screen. It seems very useful.

 
Will this be offered again?Oct 29, 2014

Minjung Godfrey wrote:

Will this course be offered again? I found this course from a testimonial on the right side of the screen. It seems very useful.


Hello Minjung,

Thank you for your interest in the training. We are not planning a rerun of this session for the time being, but you may be interested in purchasing unlimited access to the webinar video and handouts at:

http://www.proz.com/translator-training/course/7736-the_difference_between_proofreading_and_editing

Upon the on-demand course completion and as per your request via support, http://www.proz.com/support/ , a certificate of attendance will be issued accordingly.

Hope this helps.

My bests,
Helen


 

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