Editing ll

This course is taught by:

Lee Raye

M.A. (hons) Celtic Studies, (the University of Aberdeen); M.St. Celtic Studies, (the University of Oxford)

Lee is a PhD candidate at Cardiff University with degrees from Aberdeen and Oxford. He has written two books, digitalised another and written several academic papers. He has been interviewed by National Geographic and presented papers at eight different national and international conferences. Lee’s native language is English and, if asked, he is always happy to help students with their English spelling and grammar. He is also a keen proponent of the digital revolution and dreams of a world where all books are available instantly to be read, searched or treasured. Although he mainly writes non-fiction, he loves Victorian literature as well as modern fiction and poetry of all kinds. His academic knowledge of medieval events, cultures and the history of Britain’s environment make him especially qualified to help students interested in writing sci-fi and fantasy.
Lesson Structure: Editing II BWR302

There are 8 lessons:

Introduction to Editing -State of the Art
Editing & Design
Headings, Headlines & Captions
Graphics
Refining Text Exiting -common traps
Matching Style and Context
Legal and Ethical Issues
Editing Project

Learning Goals: Editing II BWR302

To review the current state of editing, determining its scope, nature and trends
To identify and edit text errors that commonly occur in a variety of publishing situations.
To write and edit a variety of different headings and captions.
To select, edit and mark up graphic illustrations
To edit the layout or design of a publication
To identify an appropriate style for the context of a publication, and edit the text to match the determined style.
To edit text in order to remove legal and/or ethical risks
Apply a broad range of skills to editing of a lengthy manuscript in a balanced way

This course is designed for self editors, aspiring professional editors and desktop publishers. Its aim is to develop the student's understanding of the editing processes. Develop a capacity to edit an broad range of publishing material including both print and electronic media, text and graphics, commercial and non commercial material.