Course overview
This course will further develop students' skills and knowledge required for the close editing of a wide range of texts and to prepare them for the appropriate method of publication. Students will be introduced to basic editing tools and techniques, and principles of style and efficiency as required by professional editors. In the process, students will reinforce their working knowledge of English usage, vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and punctuation across a range of textual genres and types.
Course learning outcomes
- effectively copy edit a range of texts, both on screen and in hard copy, using appropriate reference texts to inform editing practice
- communicate tactfully with authors
- identify the components of a grammatical sentence
- explain, assess, and advise on elements of style, structure and appropriateness
- proof-read accurately and effectively