In recent years, the production of publications in various formats has increased considerably: books, magazines, newspapers, and also web pages; however, many of these works lack discursive and linguistic quality, making the presence of a professional in charge of quality control that the text needs a priority, in order to benefit both the author and the reader.
The work of proofreaders today is not only relevant to publishers and media outlets, but also to government institutions, advertising agencies, and other information-producing entities. Indeed, proofreading is a crucial stage in the publishing process, as it guarantees the quality of the text to be published. The proofreader's task is not only to prevent typos or spelling mistakes; their job is to ensure grammatical structure and coherence, as well as to guarantee that the author's message is effectively conveyed. Furthermore, thanks to digitalization, proofreading has become a remote job, allowing this profession to be practiced regardless of geographical location.
For this reason, recognizing the importance of professionalization, the University of Piura and the Association of Text Correctors of Peru (Ascot-Peru) have deemed it appropriate to organize this III Official Diploma in Text Regulations and Correction.
With this III diplomat Official in Regulations and Text Correction The intention is to:
- Provide a supported academic certification that allows correctors to be accredited as such before the Peruvian State, and other institutions and organizations.
- Provide and reinforce the theoretical knowledge that serves as a basis for the work of text correction.
- Introduce students to the practical application of the bases of text correction, establishing criteria based on the experiences of professionals who are dedicated to correction and know the editing process from within, as well as the procedures necessary to achieve a quality text ready for publication.
- Put the student in contact with real situations that will allow them not only to practice what they have learned, but, at the same time, train themselves in the exercise of their creativity to solve problems or gaps, and adapt their work according to the various styles.
- Lay the foundations for specialization among proofreading professionals.
The program is aimed at
- Proofreaders in training
- People interested in proofreading, but with completed undergraduate studies
- Publishing houses seeking to train their proofreaders
A theoretical-practical methodology will be used. Each session will include a theoretical explanation followed by a practical exercise to reinforce the theoretical aspects.
Through master classes, participants will review key linguistic and grammatical concepts and apply their knowledge in practical activities.
A minimum grade of 14 is required to pass. Students will take four midterm exams and submit a final project. Grading will be on a scale of 00 to 20.
Date of the assessments:
The evaluation will be constant with the sole purpose of recording the students' learning at the end of the modules.
Students will have to come to campus to take their in-person exams on the following dates:
- First evaluation: November 8, 2025
- Second evaluation: December 13, 2025
- Third evaluation: May 9, 2026
- Fourth evaluation: June 20, 2026
Final work grade:
The final evaluation aims to assess the competencies acquired by the student upon completion of the diploma program. Each participant will receive an original text for review; the materials will vary for each student but will be of similar length. The deadline for submitting the final project is July 9, 2026. Prior to this, students will have access to advising sessions.