This Frank Capability course builds the technical and interpersonal skills needed for ensuring final written outputs are logically sound and error-free.
- 22 Jul 2024-26 Jul 2024
- 10:00 - 00:00
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About this event
PLEASE NOTE: This event is supported by Taituarā, but is run by FrankCapability. For any questions in relation to this event please contact Nicole Howarth.
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What you will learn
On completing this course, participants will:
- understand what peer review is and is not
- be able to identify the common and distinct features of good proofreading
- have a set of skills and techniques to undertake a robust peer review and a thorough proofread
- have a set of skills and techniques to support giving and receiving feedback.
Who should attend
This course is best suited for whole teams who wish to establish a shared view of quality written outputs. Individuals at all levels also benefit from attending this course.
Course format
This course consists of 3 x 2-hour facilitator-led, live-learning sessions delivered on ZOOM. There are 2 hours of coursework to complete in between sessions. The course consists of eight hours of learning in total.
What is covered in the course
Session one:
- The difference between peer review and proofreading.
- Rigour: components of peer review.
- A systematic approach: peer review (questions to ask and things to consider).
Session two:
- Rigour: components of proofreading.
- A systematic approach: proofreading.
- Proofing practicalities.
Session three:
- Kindness: principles for giving feedback.
- Active listening.
- Building resilience for receiving feedback.