The difference between proofreading and editing

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

Course summary
Start time:Dec 14, 2012 16:00 GMT     Add to calendar

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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.
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
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 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.
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The difference between proofreading and editing
anitha gomathy
anitha gomathy Identity Verified
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English to Malayalam
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Payment information!Nov 6, 2012

Hi,

I would like to participate in it.

Could you let me know the payment information about this except sending some links.

Thanks!

Anitha


 
Payment information!Nov 6, 2012

anitha gomathy wrote:

Hi,

I would like to participate in it.

Could you let me know the payment information about this except sending some links.

Thanks!

Anitha


Hello Anitha,

The session costs 15 USD. To purchase access to the session click on "Purchase for $12.00" at the right upper corner. Please follow the payment steps suggested. Remember, 72 hours before the session you will be emailed a link to the GoToWebinar platform from "gotowebinar @ citrixonline.com" to use to join the session.

Hope this helps.

My bests,
Helen


 
Natalia Mackevich
Natalia Mackevich Identity Verified
United Kingdom
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See the Registration block (upper right corner)Nov 6, 2012

"Purchase for USD12"

 
Astrid Vallero (X)
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Italy
Local time: 15:25
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rateNov 6, 2012

Hello,
I registered earlier today when the early bird offer was on, though soon after I was told there were no more places. Now it seems that a few places have been added but the price has gone up by €3.


 
Germaine
Germaine Identity Verified
Canada
Local time: 10:25
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rateNov 29, 2012

Helen Shepelenko wrote:
The session costs 15 USD.


Natalia Mackevich wrote:
"Purchase for USD12"


Astrid Vallero wrote:
...the price has gone up by €3.


Well... Not so bad! On my screen, I read "Buy it for $24.00" !!!


 
Susana Chavez
Susana Chavez Identity Verified
Mexico
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rateNov 29, 2012

Germaine wrote:

Helen Shepelenko wrote:
The session costs 15 USD.


Natalia Mackevich wrote:
"Purchase for USD12"


Astrid Vallero wrote:
...the price has gone up by €3.


Well... Not so bad! On my screen, I read "Buy it for $24.00" !!!


In my screen too.... $24.00 ... why the differences???


 
Laura Barzilai
Laura Barzilai Identity Verified
Uruguay
Local time: 11:25
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New priceNov 29, 2012

The price in my screen is also $ 24!! Weird!!

 
Vendula Habr (X)
Vendula Habr (X)
Czech Republic
Local time: 15:25
English to Czech
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rateNov 29, 2012

I also read USD 24.00. Different price for different people?

 
Melanie Meyer
Melanie Meyer Identity Verified
United States
Local time: 10:25
Member (2010)
English to German
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$24Nov 29, 2012

Germaine wrote:

Helen Shepelenko wrote:
The session costs 15 USD.


Natalia Mackevich wrote:
"Purchase for USD12"


Astrid Vallero wrote:
...the price has gone up by €3.


Well... Not so bad! On my screen, I read "Buy it for $24.00" !!!




Same here, I paid $24. Did I miss something here?


 
Catherine GUILLIAUMET
Catherine GUILLIAUMET Identity Verified
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22 euro now !Nov 29, 2012

Hi,

Now I can see : price : 22 €, i.e. a little more than USD 28.4 !!

I have the feeling of being on a wellknown online auction websiteicon_biggrin.gif

It is somewhat unfortunate.

Vatherine


 
Attila Piróth
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"Special - 3 seats remain"Nov 29, 2012

EUR 22. Has the pricing scheme of low-cost airlines been adapted?

Attila


 
Germaine
Germaine Identity Verified
Canada
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eProz-bay?Nov 29, 2012

Indeed. As there were 5 places (now 2) remaining, the price went up to $28...
I don't mind a different price applying to non-member (that's usual practice) but at least,
members should benefit from one basic price, whether or not 30 or 2 places remain.

Edited to add:
Besides, considering this is an interactive training, it might be much more profitable - both for Proz and to members - to organize 2 or 3 smaller groups and successive or different day presentations, tha
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Indeed. As there were 5 places (now 2) remaining, the price went up to $28...
I don't mind a different price applying to non-member (that's usual practice) but at least,
members should benefit from one basic price, whether or not 30 or 2 places remain.

Edited to add:
Besides, considering this is an interactive training, it might be much more profitable - both for Proz and to members - to organize 2 or 3 smaller groups and successive or different day presentations, than that huge 110 people group.

[Edited at 2012-11-29 21:28 GMT]
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Soledad Azcona
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Price has increased overtimeNov 29, 2012

Hi all,

Like in other training sessions or events, those that purchase their seats earlier get an "early bird" or cheaper price, and those that purchase later or last minute, get to pay a higher price. We also apply a price increase based on the number of registrants in a course ie. the first 15 pay one price, the next 10 pay another price etc.

In this case the price has slightly increased several times since the date when it was announced to now that we are closer to the d
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Hi all,

Like in other training sessions or events, those that purchase their seats earlier get an "early bird" or cheaper price, and those that purchase later or last minute, get to pay a higher price. We also apply a price increase based on the number of registrants in a course ie. the first 15 pay one price, the next 10 pay another price etc.

In this case the price has slightly increased several times since the date when it was announced to now that we are closer to the date and we have more than 100 paid. We always advice to secure your seat in advance if you are interested in a course. In this way you get to secure your seat, pay a lower price, and also we get to know in advance if the minimum required to run the course is reached - unfortunately, sometimes we are forced to cancel or reschedule a course if just very few express interest in advance.

Hope this answers your question.

Regards,

Soledad
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Maria Popova
Maria Popova Identity Verified
United States
Local time: 08:25
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From 12 to 32 USDNov 30, 2012

The price I see is 32 USD, though it's still like 3 weeks before the seminar. Your price changed from 12 to 32 USD. Which is kind of unfriendly:(

 
Helena El Masri
Helena El Masri Identity Verified
Local time: 14:25
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My screen also shows $32USDNov 30, 2012

Has the price increased?

 
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