Honorary president: Judith Butcher Honorary vice-president: David Crystal OBE

Accreditation

Professional development director  Shena Deuchars

Accreditation in proofreading

This is awarded by the SfEP to members or associates who have successfully completed a rigorous proofreading test set by the Society's Accreditation and Registration Board.

The test comprises:

• part(s) of a set of page proofs to be proofread against copy
• some pages of proofs to be read 'blind' (without copy)
• a set of short questions on proofreading.

The test covers:

• correct use of BSI marks for proof correction in the correct colours
• correction of textual errors and inconsistencies
• correction of typographical errors (e.g. wrong fonts and incorrect make-up)
• checking correct treatment of illustrations and tables.

For more information, see Accreditation in proofreading: Prospectus and Accreditation in proofreading: Guidance for candidates.

Applications must be made on the application form for Accreditation in proofreading (included in the prospectus) and must be accompanied by the specified fee. A test will be sent to you on an agreed date, to be completed at home and returned within 15 days.

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