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Technical Editing

X437 (2 semester units in Journalism)

A requirement in the Certificate Program in Technical Communication and the Professional Sequence in Technical Communication

Editing technical material requires specialized skills. This course focuses on how to edit different types of technical documents for clarity, consistency, cohesiveness, and correctness. You learn to identify and correctly use specialized vocabulary and how to employ editing tools such as proofreader's marks, style sheets, style guides, and standard editorial reference material. You also understand how to distinguish and correct common problems such as inconsistency, ambiguity, and incorrect punctuation.

The course requires frequent editing assignments. It assumes proficiency in English and a working knowledge of English grammar. Students who may need a review of basic grammar should take Practical Grammar for Editors X445 before enrolling in this course. Enrollment is limited.

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