EDIT210 - Copy Editing
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Course Description
Copy editing makes a good publication better. A copy editor can improve any document by eliminating errors, addressing grammar problems, and ensuring consistent style. This course is for people who want to develop the skills that professional copy editors need.
Topics include assessing your copy editing aptitude, using editing marks, watching for mistakes in spelling and punctuation, striving for accuracy, preparing style sheets, and electronic copy editing. You’ll have the opportunity to complete assignments based on non-fiction book excerpts, journal articles, newsletters, and other print material.
The final assignment for this course is due two weeks after the course ends.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Editing Certificate : Required Courses
- Plain Language Certificate : Elective Courses (two required)
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