XCOM 20011 - Structural Editing
Course description
Learn how to consider an entire document from the reader’s perspective and make decisions about organization and visual design. Using practical examples from print and online documents, you will tackle various comprehensive editing problems and find solutions.Learner outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to
- evaluate a document to determine what structural changes would improve it.
- create outlines and timelines of existing and revised documents.
- make changes to a document, such as revisions, deletions, or added material, so that it will meet length requirements.
- determine which parts of a document would be more effectively presented in a different format (for example, images, graphs, maps, vertical lists, tables, or appendices).
- suggest effective headings, subheadings, lists, and captions.
- write an editor's note that communicates the reasons for your editorial decisions with tact and respect.
Recommendations
Recommended course preparation: XCOM 20008-Grammar and Punctuation Essentials, XCOM 20002-Editing FundamentalsApplies towards:
- Professional Editing Extension Certificate : Required courses
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.
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