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.
- Teacher: Sonay Acar