Weekly_Introductory course for LBL ROCs (SES-only program)
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Course Curriculum
Week 1
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StartLet's get started
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StartAdditional information
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StartOur services
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StartFormatting
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StartEditing in Word and internal CACTUS requirements (9:08)
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StartHow to edit (3:24)
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StartAttention to detail and logic exercise
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StartLetter from the Editor
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StartStandard Editing Services
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StartProofreading, spellcheck, and ctrl+F checks (6:17)
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StartQuick Tip: Guidelines and database
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StartStyle sheet, conventions in statistics, expressing SI unit names and symbols
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StartAvoiding unnecessary changes
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StartEnsuring technical accuracy
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StartGoogling effectively
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StartKeyboard shortcuts (11:26)
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StartWriting comments (7:02)
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StartReadability in scientific writing
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StartPractice edit (1000 words, LFTE, no formatting, 4 h)
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StartFormatting (14:02)
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StartFormatting best practices (8:52)
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StartFormatting FAQs
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StartEditing software-linked references and citations
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StartWord count reduction and common formatting requirements
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StartScope of Formatting under SES, PES, and PES Plus
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StartChecklist for formatting
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StartTemplate formatting (8:39)
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StartTemplate formatting exercise (4000 words)
Week 2
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after you enroll
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StartPop quiz
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StartMerops
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StartMerops formatting exercise
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StartReviewing
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StartScreening jobs before reviews
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StartReview process under Standard Editing
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StartUsing a compare merge
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StartChecklist for Standard Editing Service
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StartQuiz
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StartPractice review (1000 words, SES, with LFTE, beginner-level check)
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StartPost-review process
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StartVideo demonstration: Post-review process
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StartInstructions
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StartGenerative AI Policy for CACTUS Freelancers and Contractors
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StartQuality Index
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StartGiving QI and QI comments
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StartUsing QI recommender
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StartQI Quizzes
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StartProviding effective feedback
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StartCommon errors to look out for
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StartPost-review (2500 words, SES, with LFTE)
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StartAssistive Editing assignments
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StartPractice exercise (250 words, Assistive editing review)
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StartHow's Phase 1 going?
Week 3
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after you enroll
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StartAssistive Edit review (3000 words, non-beginner, formatting, with instruction to draft QI)
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StartEditing LaTeX files
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StartReviewing LaTeX files
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StartReview LaTeX assignment (over 1000 words, beginner, with instruction to draft QI)
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StartEditing translation assignments
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StartTime management: Tips and tricks
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StartReviewing with ahkJobUtil
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StartReview Level 2 Translation edit (2500 words, beginner-level check, with instruction to draft QI)
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StartLanguage enhancement guide (LEG)
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StartCovering letter guidelines
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.