_Overview

Editors must be proficient in the editorial/editing process because they are responsible for ensuring the quality of a publication meets an organization’s standards and quality publications attract more readers and citations, ensuring newly discovered concepts and innovative findings can be utilized for further research and developments.

_{Learning Outcome}

At the end of this programme, participants will be able to:

✓ Become better informed about the manuscript editing process
✓ Improve their proofreading skills leading to better quality publications

_Duration

2 Day Training, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

_{Target Participants}

Manuscript / Journal Editors

_{Course Contents}

Module 1: Improve the Participants’ Understanding of the Role of an Editor

• What does an Editor do?
• What are qualities of a “good paper”?

Module 2: Understand the Process and Best Practices Related to Proofreading

• What is expected of a proofreader?
• Proof reading best practices

Module 3: Styles of Writing and Grammar

• Writing for an academic / professional audience

Module 4: Formatting and Citations

• Different styles of formatting and citations

_Methodology

• Slides
• Articles
• Handouts

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