How many times had it been said: It’s easier to vet my own work than that of others? How many times had it been felt: To vet someone’s work, I need to start from scratch and rewrite?
Whether you are vetting your own or the work of others, there is truly a system to the mundaneness (or madness). Having a system of orderly vetting helps.
Using a four-step approach, let OUR TRAINER handhold you through the entire process of editing, vetting and proofreading. Leave no stones unturned, and no literal errors unattended!
Objectives
At the end of the one-day workshop, participants will be able to:
- understand common errors in others’ writing
- systematically correct errors
- proof read efficiently and effortlessly
Outline
WHAT IS VETTING
- from writing to editing; from vetting to proofreading
THE FOUR STEPS TO EFFECTIVE VETTING
- Vetting for Language
- Vetting for Structure
- Vetting for Format
- Vetting for Content
CLOSURE
- Lasting last impressions
Testimonials
“The knowledge shared in this course is extremely useful for those requiring to write concisely, beyond the scope of approval papers. Would recommend for others to attend.”
- Derek Shen, HIT, Policy and Governance (June 2023)
Who should attend
All supervisors and supervisors-to-be, including those who are keen to vet their own work
Trainer’s Profile
Sunny is a Trainer of Trainers (TOT) and has taught many public comm coaches to teach vetting and copy-editing. He was the editorial trainer at the School of Journalism, teaching cub reporters and designers on the techniques in slogan and headline writing. He also teaches interviewing techniques and news gathering skills at The Straits Times.
As a former senior government servant, he has vetted the works of his peers, including those of Ministers to be read by foreign officers and visitors.
As a volunteer, he was a Mediator with the Ministry of Law, a Council Member of the Singapore Red Cross Society and writes regularly for the local and regional media. He is currently board director of five international firms where clean communication is essential to winning contracts, clients and confidence.