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Course Description

This course gives students an overview of copyediting processes involved in preparing a manuscript for editorial review or publication. Appropriate for writers of all genres and those seeking to develop professional skills in copyediting, students learn best practices for completing a document review, including common grammar rules, copyediting notation and reading like a copyeditor.

Course Outline

Learn copyediting best practices as you develop skills in this area critical to writing, editing, and publishing.

Course Outline

What you can learn:

  • Learn common rules of grammar and style
  • Practice reading like a copyeditor to identify errors and opportunities
  • Incorporate standard copyediting notation into your work
  • Develop core skills necessary to work successfully in copyediting and publishing

Notes

Course may be taken to satisfy an elective in either the Fiction or Creative Nonfiction Certificate. 

For more information on programs and services offered by the Writers’ Program, please visit our website.

Contact:
Writers’ Program
(310) 825-9415
writers@unex.ucla.edu 

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Copyediting I
Type
Online
Dates
Jul 03, 2024 to Sep 10, 2024
Contact Hours
30.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (3 units) $720.00 Click here to get more information
Available for Credit
3 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jul 17, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 17, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 18, 2024 to Sep 10, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required live class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.

 

Section Materials
  • (Mandatory)

    Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
  • (Mandatory) The Copyeditor's Handbook: A Guide for Book Publishing and Corporate Communications by Amy Einsohn University of California Press 4th edition ISBN 9780520286726
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