Editing I 100 Hours Certificate Course

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    Course

  • Methodology

    Online

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Editing I course online. Learn the basics of editing Editors work for publications both in house, and outside, as contractors. A good editor is always in demand; and with the internet, today's editors can often work from virtually anywhere in the world. Alone, this course does not make you into a professional editor, but it can lead to valuable career opportunities when combined with other courses that develop your knowledge and skills in journalism.

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About this course

To gain an understanding of the role and scope of editing.
Understand the importance of clear, effective writing throughout all stages of the publishing process.
Describe the procedure of manuscript assessment.
Describe the procedures used by copy editors.
Explain procedures used to prepare copy for printing.
Describe the checks and procedures used in the final stages of preparing and printing publications.Practicals:Reading study materials and additional materials
Interacting with tutors who themselves are qualified and experienced professionals
Undertaking a variety of practical tasks
Answering and submitting assignment questions 

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Subjects

  • Editors

Course programme

There are 8 lessons in this course:

1 Introduction to Editing

  • The role and scope of editing
  • Tools for editing
  • Editing skills
  • The production process
  • An overview; who does what in publishing

2 The Mechanics of Clear Writing

  • Spelling
  • Punctuation
  • Grammar
  • Language
  • Style
  • Tense

3 Assessing Manuscripts

  • Readability
  • Word length
  • Structure
  • Consistencies and inaccuracies
  • The reader’s report
  • Substantive editing
  • The author’s responsibilities
  • The author/editor relationship

4 Copy Editing I

  • What the copy editor does
  • The procedure
  • House style
  • Style sheets

5 Copy Editing II

  • Marking up
  • Parts of a publication
  • Editing non-text material
  • Illustration.

6 Preparing Copy for Printing

  • Type design
  • Page layout
  • Proof stages

7 Proof Reading

  • Role
  • Procedures
  • Tips

8 The Final Stages

  • Indexes
  • Blurbs
  • Checking final proofs

Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.

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