A recipe for copy-editing an academic journal article – Part 2
Edgy about editing an article for an academic journal? Let’s tackle it together head on – Part 2
Having learnt about the process the article takes in preparation for submitting the article for publication in an academic journal and the editorial process in Part 1, join PEG for Part 2 of the webinar to apply what you have learnt in a practical exercise.
Date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Time: 14:30-16:30 (Central African Time: GMT +02:00)
Presenter: Catherine Robertson
Platform: Online (Zoom)
Level: Beginner
Prerequisites/foundational knowledge: None
CPD hours: The duration of each webinar in this series is three hours. PEG members will earn CPD hours according to the criteria published on the PEG website. Attendees of the live presentation will receive a certificate confirming their attendance and the duration of the webinar. Those who are unable to attend the webinar live may submit their receipt as proof of having received the recording.
Pre-webinar materials: N/A
Recording and PowerPoint slides: Everyone who registers for a webinar will receive a recording of the event and copies of the PowerPoint slides (if applicable) afterwards.
About the webinar
In Part 1, Catherine took you through the entire process so that you understand what goes into the submission, the editorial process and ultimate publication in an academic journal. In Part 2 of the webinar, she will also cover the copy-editing process that precedes and follows the editorial process, including AQs, comments and proofreading.
About our presenters
Cathy Robertson has been involved with academic copy-editing for some time, such as theses and dissertations. She has also been the managing editor of JOVACET (Journal of Vocational, Adult and Continuing Education and Training) for nine years having started and managed the journal since 2018.
Cost
| Affiliation | Early-bird registration fee1 | Full registration2 |
|---|---|---|
| PEG members | R295 | R380 |
| Members of affiliate organisations3 | R400 | R500 |
| Non-affiliated members | R500 | R600 |
1Early-bird registration fee: Before or on Tuesday, 1 September 2026
2Between Wednesday, 2 September 2026 and Sunday, 6 September 2026
3Professional Journalists’ Association of South Africa (ProJourn), Southern African Freelancers’ Association (SAFREA), South African Science Journalists’ Association (SASJA), the South African Translators’ Institute (SATI), Publishers’ Association of South Africa (PASA), Society of English-language professionals in the Netherlands (SENSE), Institute of Professional Editors Limited (IPEd), Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP), Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) and Nordic Editors and Translators (NEaT).
Take advantage of the early-bird special: save money and secure your spot at this webinar by registering early!
Please register by completing and emailing the registration form to the webinar administrator.
Deadline for registrations: Sunday, 6 September 2026