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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 copy edit 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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Thank you for your interest in our programming. There are no sections of this course currently scheduled; however, we update our schedules regularly. 

  • New spring and summer schedules can be viewed starting the first Monday in March. 
  • New winter schedules can be viewed starting the first Monday in November.
  • New fall schedules can be viewed starting the first Monday in June.

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