This course balances theory with hands-on exercises to reinforce what students have learned. Editing and proofreading are the key focus of the course. Students will be given the opportunity to develop an understanding related to book or journal publishing, in-house or freelance, wishing to develop copy-editing and proofreading skills, including editorial assistants, copy-editors, desk editors and production editors. Primary theories and approaches used in editing and proofreading are discussed and how they fit within the writing process is also examined. In addition, the politics of editing will also be covered.Proofreading. Proofreading is the final stage of the editing process, focusing on surface errors such as misspellings and mistakes in grammar and punctuation. You should proofread only after you have finished all of your other editing revisions.
- Trainer/in: Sonay Acar