Self-editing and Proofreading Using Microsoft Word: A Closer Look

INTRODUCTION
This course is designed for writers keen to improve their editing and proofreading processes with the help of Microsoft Word. By using the specific functions in Microsoft Word, writers can perform self-editing and proofreading their manuscripts more efficiently and effectively.

AIM
This course aims to guide writers on using Microsoft Word for self-editing and proofreading as parts of the scientific writing process.

OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, the participants should be able to use the features in Microsoft Word to edit and proofread their manuscripts.

TARGETED PARTICIPANTS
1. Writers
2. Researchers
3. Academics

TOPICS
1. Does a writer need an editor?
2. Any tips?
3. What are the techniques?

RESOURCES
Core
1. https://www.wecwi.com/post/editor
2. https://www.wecwi.com/post/self-editing
Supplementary
1. https://www.wecwi.com/post/correct
2. https://www.wecwi.com/publications

TRAINING
1. 9/10/2021︱09:15-9:25 ︱*MIE Expert Malaysia’s October Community Call (Cohort 2021-2022)