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Course description

Master the art of evaluating documents from the reader’s perspective to make high-impact decisions regarding structural organization, content flow, and visual design. Using practical examples, you will analyze and solve complex comprehensive editing challenges. By learning to align a document’s overall architecture with its intended purpose, you will gain the skills needed to ensure complex information is clear and engaging for the target audience.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to 

  • evaluate a document to determine structural improvements.
  • create outlines and timelines of existing and revised documents.
  • edit documents to meet length requirements.
  • determine which parts of a document would be more effectively presented in a different format.
  • determine effective headings, subheadings, lists, and captions.
  • write an editor's note that communicates the reasons for editorial decisions. 

Recommendations

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

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Section title
Structural Editing
Type
ONA - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Sep 14, 2026 to Oct 19, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
15.0
Delivery options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
TXP1-F non-credit $467.00
Potential Discount(s)
Reading List / Textbook

Section Notes

LATE Registration Deadline September 17, 2026
  • 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 online. 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 online, and help setting up MFA can be found online.
  • 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.
  • Review our Student Information webpage (mru.ca/CEStudent) for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.
  • For questions about this course or other information, contact conted@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6875 (toll free 1.866.775.2673). 
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