AWI Webinar: Proofing an Investigative Report: Tools from A Case Editor and Peer Reviewer

Presented by our own Sue Ann Van Dermyden and Mary Ann Demos, this session will provide guidance to investigators and their team on the anatomy of investigative report proofing and peer review. Attendees will see a peer reviewer’s process and the methodology of proofing a report. By using examples and demonstrations, attendees will come away with tips that can be employed immediately to help improve the final investigative product. Checklists will be provided.

Wed, Jul 28, 2021 - 11:00am to 12:00pm PDT | Online

Learning Objectives

Learn top tips about the methodology of conducting a peer review, including reviewing reports for the following issues:

• Bias or advocacy

• Consistency in scope and findings

• Organizational issues

• Well-reasoned and clear findings

Learn top tips about the methodology of proofing and formatting reports, including the following issues:

• Commonly misspelled words not caught by spellcheck

• Hardcopy proofing, standard proofing marks, and the proper use of hyphens

• Consistency and adherence to the investigator’s style guide

• Common errors in investigative reports

• Rates

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  Non-Members: $50

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