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Course description

Explore copyediting and proofreading onscreen and on paper. Explore how to use and create house style guides and style sheets, and recognize the importance of copyright, citations and references. Using examples from a variety of non-fiction material, you will have the opportunity to develop your copyediting and proofreading skills.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Describe the difference between copyediting and proofreading.
  • Explain the copyediting process.
  • Apply copyediting skills using sample materials.
  • Explain the proofreading process.
  • Apply proofreading skills using sample materials.
  • Describe the importance of style manuals, house style guides and style sheets.
  • Describe how to copyedit tables, graphs and figures.
  • Explain the importance of copyright, citations and references. 

Recommendations

Recommended course preparation:  XCOM 20008-Grammar and Punctuation Essentials, XCOM 20002-Editing Fundamentals

Applies towards:

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Section title
Copyediting and Proofreading
Type
ON - Online
Dates
Oct 28, 2024 to Dec 09, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
20.0
Delivery options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
TXP1 non-credit $489.00
Potential Discount(s)
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Section Notes

•   This is an online, asynchronous course; it is not an independent study course. There are set due dates for graded and non-graded assessments and students are required to actively participate throughout the course via discussion and other activities.

•   Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found here. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found here, and help setting up MFA can be found here.

•   Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.

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•  For questions about this course or other information, contact cebusiness@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6861 / 1.888.392.3655 toll-free.

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