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What the syllabus expects

  • Editing
  • Proofreading

Editing and proofreading

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) — First Year

Subject: Business English (MGT 201)

Unit 6: Reading Strategies and Writing Process

Academic Year: 2083/84

Topic Objectives

After studying this topic, students should be able to:

  • Explain the scope and key elements of editing and proofreading.
  • Use the relevant language and writing techniques in business communication.

Curriculum Scope

  • Editing
  • Proofreading

Detailed Microsyllabus

  1. Editing

    1. Correct grammar, usage, sentence structure and consistency.
    2. Improve precision and conciseness.
    3. Check tone and transitions.

  2. Proofreading

    1. Check spelling, punctuation, capitalization and numbers.
    2. Review names, references and formatting.
    3. Use a systematic final check after revision and editing.

Curriculum reference: Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Management, BBS curriculum with first-year syllabus, PDF pages 12-13.

Source note: The curriculum scope above is retained from the existing TU syllabus breakdown. The numbered study subtopics are editorial elaborations for teaching and study, rather than a separately issued TU syllabus. Unit lecture hours apply to the whole unit; no separate topic hours or marks are assigned here.