PSC138 - Better Proofreading and Copyediting

Delivery Options Self-Paced Online

Course Description

A great editor is like a great mechanic. They look at a piece of writing the same way a mechanic looks at a car: they assess the current state, see if it has any issues, and tune it up so it's good to go. As you can imagine, there is no lack of metaphor to describe the task of editing. This course will help you discern between metaphor and fact to discover the truth of editing. You will learn the foundational principles of copyediting, the golden rules of proofreading, and what professional editors actually do and how you can do it, too.

Course Outline

After completing this course, you will be able to:

Define the three different levels of editing
Identify and correct the most common errors in grammar and punctuation
Recall and apply publishing standards for material like images, front matter, and back matter
Recall the differences between the most popular style guides
Understand how to use and update a customized style sheet for each editorial project
Explain what a professional editor does within the wider publishing process
Recognize and replicate standard editing symbols by hand
Use digital tools like track changes to communicate suggested edits effectively

Learner Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, learners may be eligible for:

IACET CEUs: 0.5
ATD CI Credits: 5

Please Note: Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs.

Notes

This course is offered through our curriculum partner, MindEdge, Inc. MindEdge was founded in 1998 by Harvard and MIT educators with a mission to improve the way the world learns. Since then, more than three million learners have participated in MindEdge programs.

Registered students will receive individualized communication with further instructions to help you prepare for class.

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