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Course description

Adopt the reader’s perspective to make informed choices about tone, clarity, and voice. Using practical examples, you will analyze and solve complex stylistic editing challenges. By learning to refine language, improve flow, and eliminate ambiguity while preserving the author's intent, you will gain the skills needed to ensure written communications are engaging, polished, and tailored to their audience.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to 

  • evaluate and edit sentences for clarity. 
  • evaluate and edit sentences for precision and concision. 
  • evaluate and edit a document to enhance grace. 
  • evaluate and edit a document for cohesion and coherence. 
  • write an editor's note that communicates the reasons for your editorial decisions.

Recommendations

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

Applies towards:

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Section title
Stylistic Editing
Type
ONA - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Nov 09, 2026 to Dec 14, 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

Stylistic Editing: Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace, 13th edition, Williams, J., Bizup J., 2021 Pearson, Toronto Canada. - eTextbook

https://www.pearson.com/en-ca/subject-catalog/p/style-lessons-in-clarity-and grace/P200000002140/9780137536603

Section Notes

LATE Registration Deadline November 12, 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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