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Accreditation

Mentoring and accreditation director  

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, Accreditation in proofreading: Guidance for candidates and SfEP proofreading notes.

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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