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Editing A (Introduction) Course Online

 

Why study this Introduction to Editing course?

Interested in the field of editing? Want to learn how to edit various types o writing? This introduction to editing course online will help you do that and more! This course will help you edit various types of writing such as books, articles, newsletters, magazines, training courses, etc.

This course is a solid foundation for those wanting to start their editing career. This course will help you start your own editing business, find a career in the editing field, or improve and enhance the skills you already have to achieve a greater editing position.

This introduction to editing course online is suitable for those who work or want to work in the publishing field. Such as editors, writers, proofreaders, and more.

Course Aims:

  • To gain an understanding of the role and scope of editing.
  • Explain 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.

 

Lesson Structure

1. Introduction to Editing
  • The role and scope of editing;
  • what does an editor do,
  • tools for editing;
  • editing skills;
  • what makes a good editor,
  • danger signs (mistakes to avoid),
  • the publishing team (the publisher, business manager, production manager, designer, marketing staff),
  • the production process,
  • the production schedule.
2. The Mechanics of Clear Writing
  • Spelling,
  • punctuation,
  • grammar,
  • language,
  • style,
  • tense,
  • language level,
  • common mistakes,
  • style errors,
  • improving clarity and conciseness.
3. Assessing Manuscripts
  • The readers report,
  • reviewing a manuscript (structure, punctuation, accuracy, illustration, other improvements),
  • authors responsibilities,
  • nature of a manuscript,
  • libel, slander, deformation,
  • what an editor should look for
4. Copy Editing I
  • What the copy editor does;
  • basics of copy editing,
  • the procedure (check manuscript, read, edit text, edit other components);
  • style sheets,
  • house style,
  • introduction to mark up,
  • marking up copy.
5. Copy Editing II
  • Marking up;
  • parts of a publication (preliminary pages, text, end matter);
  • editing non-text material;
  • illustrations
6. Preparing Copy for Printing
  • Type design and page layout;
  • type size,
  • type face,
  • line spacing,
  • line length,
  • justification,
  • indentation,
  • widows and orphans,
  • running heads and feet,
  • folios,
  • headings;
  • proof stages:
  • galley proofs,
  • page proofs
7. Proof Reading
  • Proof readers role,
  • procedure for checking galley proofs,
  • proof reading tips,
  • revised galley proofs,
8. The Final Stages
  • Indexes,
  • preparing an index;
  • blurbs;
  • checking final proofs,
  • bromides,
  • dyelines, etc.

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  • Experienced Tutor support
  • Certificate sent to you
  • Online study (Printed notes available)
  • Self paced - no set timetable
  • 12 months to complete course

From: $25.00 / week for 26 weeks

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    Enrol Now

    • Experienced Tutor support
    • Certificate sent to you
    • Online study (Printed notes available)
    • Self paced - no set timetable
    • 12 months to complete course

    From: $25.00 / week for 26 weeks

    Clear

    Editing A (Introduction) Course Online

    Send me a free info pack

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      Accredited courses.
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      Why study this Introduction to Editing course?

      Interested in the field of editing? Want to learn how to edit various types o writing? This introduction to editing course online will help you do that and more! This course will help you edit various types of writing such as books, articles, newsletters, magazines, training courses, etc.

      This course is a solid foundation for those wanting to start their editing career. This course will help you start your own editing business, find a career in the editing field, or improve and enhance the skills you already have to achieve a greater editing position.

      This introduction to editing course online is suitable for those who work or want to work in the publishing field. Such as editors, writers, proofreaders, and more.

      Course Aims:

      • To gain an understanding of the role and scope of editing.
      • Explain 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.

       

      Lesson Structure

      1. Introduction to Editing
      • The role and scope of editing;
      • what does an editor do,
      • tools for editing;
      • editing skills;
      • what makes a good editor,
      • danger signs (mistakes to avoid),
      • the publishing team (the publisher, business manager, production manager, designer, marketing staff),
      • the production process,
      • the production schedule.
      2. The Mechanics of Clear Writing
      • Spelling,
      • punctuation,
      • grammar,
      • language,
      • style,
      • tense,
      • language level,
      • common mistakes,
      • style errors,
      • improving clarity and conciseness.
      3. Assessing Manuscripts
      • The readers report,
      • reviewing a manuscript (structure, punctuation, accuracy, illustration, other improvements),
      • authors responsibilities,
      • nature of a manuscript,
      • libel, slander, deformation,
      • what an editor should look for
      4. Copy Editing I
      • What the copy editor does;
      • basics of copy editing,
      • the procedure (check manuscript, read, edit text, edit other components);
      • style sheets,
      • house style,
      • introduction to mark up,
      • marking up copy.
      5. Copy Editing II
      • Marking up;
      • parts of a publication (preliminary pages, text, end matter);
      • editing non-text material;
      • illustrations
      6. Preparing Copy for Printing
      • Type design and page layout;
      • type size,
      • type face,
      • line spacing,
      • line length,
      • justification,
      • indentation,
      • widows and orphans,
      • running heads and feet,
      • folios,
      • headings;
      • proof stages:
      • galley proofs,
      • page proofs
      7. Proof Reading
      • Proof readers role,
      • procedure for checking galley proofs,
      • proof reading tips,
      • revised galley proofs,
      8. The Final Stages
      • Indexes,
      • preparing an index;
      • blurbs;
      • checking final proofs,
      • bromides,
      • dyelines, etc.

      Enrol Now

      • Experienced Tutor support
      • Certificate sent to you
      • Online study (Printed notes available)
      • Self paced - no set timetable
      • 12 months to complete course

      From: $25.00 / week for 26 weeks

      Clear

      Editing A (Introduction) Course Online

       

      Get a Free Info Pack!

        CourseStream Accreditation.
        Accredited courses.