Practice reading like a copyeditor to identify errors and opportunities
Incorporate standard copyediting notation into your work
Develop core skills necessary to work successfully in copyediting and publishing
About this course:
This course gives students an overview of copyediting processes involved in preparing a manuscript for editorial review or publication. Appropriate for writers of all genres and those seeking to develop professional skills in copyediting, students learn best practices for completing a document review, including common grammar rules, copyediting notation and reading like a copyeditor.
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required live class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 17, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
The Copyeditor's Handbook: A Guide for Book Publishing and Corporate Communications
by Amy Einsohn
University of California Press
ISBN 9780520286726
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