WORKSHOP ON PROOFREADING • MUHAMMAD ZAKI RAMLI

• EX-FREELANCE EDITOR &

PROOFREADER
TIPS AND TRICKS • DSG ADVISOR ON
PROOFREADING
PROOFREADING WORKSHOPS
Proofreading for Beginners (at least 3 hours)
Proofreading for Proofreaders (6 hours)
Proofreading for University Students (UG and PG) (at least 4 hours)
Proofreading for Supervisors/Lecturers (at least 4 hours)
Thesis Proofreading (at least 3 hours)
Journal Article Proofreading (at least 3 hours)
Proofreading untuk Bahan Berbahasa Melayu
OBJECTIVES
To proofread fast and accurate.
To learn the steps usually taken by proofreaders in proofreading.
To enhance the use of MS Word especially in proofreading.
To improve the quality of written materials in terms of spelling, punctuation, and to a
limited extent, grammar.
WHAT WILL I DISCUSS IN THE WORKSHOP?
On-screen Proofreading
 Introduction to Tracking and Comments tools in MS Word
 Using Track Changes the Right Way
 Using Comments the Right Way

Grammar Proofreading
 UK English vs. US English
 Correcting Common Grammar Mistakes

Punctuation Proofreading
 Fixing Spacing Issues
 Inserting the Right Symbols
TENTATIVE SESSIONS IN THE WORKSHOP
At least 15 minutes: Introduction to Proofreading
At least 45 minutes: On-screen Proofreading
At least 60 minutes: Grammar Proofreading
At least 60 minutes: Punctuation Proofreading
At least 45 minutes: Hiring a Proofreader: Who to Hire?

Sessions will be changed accordingly.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
6 years’ experience in proofreading and editing theses, journal articles, books, etc.
Provided editing, proofreading, and translation services to university students and
lecturers (2009-2014).
Now only provide translation service only under the company named Szakif
Enterprise (JR0026119-D).
Now also provide consultancy and training for proofreading.
E-mail: zaki.iium@gmail.com, WhatsApp/Telegram: +6 013 999 1703
TARGET PARTICIPANTS
University students, undergraduates and postgraduates.
University lecturers.

Participants must have at least some experience in using MS Word of any version.
TIME REQUIREMENTS
Day: Holidays and weekends only.
Duration:
 At least 3 hours.
 Maximum is 6 hours (3 hours in the morning for learning the concepts, 3 hours in the afternoon for
practical session)
VENUE REQUIREMENTS
Tables and chairs for a speaker and a maximum of 30 participants.
LCD projector and dropdown white screen.
Cable extensions.
Fast Internet connection.
Participants will be required to bring their on laptop equipped with Wi-Fi connection
and MS Word of any versions, with 2013’s version being the most preferred one.
CHARGES
Per hour: RM150
Transportation: RM0.70 per km from Indera Mahkota, Kuantan, back and forth
Accommodation: Upon discussion with the organiser
PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMME
Thesis Proofreading Workshop, IIUM Kuantan, SLEU IIUM Kuantan, 28 February
2015.
Thesis Proofreading Workshop, UMP Gambang, Industry Centre of Excellence (ICOE)
Biotechnology, 4 April 2015.
DSG First Meet Up & One Day Seminar, University of Malaya, 11 April 2015.
WHAT THE WORKSHOP IS NOT?
Not a thesis writing workshop.
Not a thesis formatting workshop.
Not a thesis editing workshop.
Not a grammar class.
 • MUHAMMAD ZAKI RAMLI

PROOFREADING TIPS AND TRICKS •

•
PROOFREADING ADVISOR
zaki.iium@gmail.com
• +6 013 999 1703