WRITING X 451.4 - Copyediting II

Course Description

This course provides extensive copyediting practice. 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. The course relies on The Chicago Manual of Style and involves the use of various in-house/client-created style guides. Students should expect rigorous reading assignments and some team-based communications with strict adherence to deadlines. Completion of Copyediting I prior to enrollment in Copyediting II is highly recommended. Students are expected to have functional competency in using Track Changes in Word prior to the course.

Course Outline

Enhance existing copyediting skills in this course focused on building professional-level skills and practices.

Course Outline

What you can learn:

• Learn best practices for completing a document review
• Review documents and collaborate in teams to complete assignments and projects
• Employ common copyediting notation while mastering rules of grammar and style
• Learn to use the tools of professional copyeditors

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Creative Writing : Electives
• Editing and Publishing : Electives
• Study Abroad at UCLA Program : Required