Editorial Workshop II: Intermediate Copyediting
X415 (2 semester units in Journalism)
A requirement in the Professional Sequence in EditingDesigned for those who have already completed Editorial Workshop I, this course addresses more complex aspects of copyediting and the fine points of editorial style that editors of book-length manuscripts must master. You practice working within the three levels of copyediting and learn how to edit using different style manuals. You also get additional practice working with codes and type specifications, photos and artwork, tables, and references and footnotes. Frequent editing assignments are required.
Prerequisite: Editorial Workshop I: Introduction to Copyediting X405.
There are currently no sections open for enrollment.
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Sat. March 14, San Francisco
VICI CASANA, M.A., has worked as a freelance copyeditor and developmental editor for 14 years, primarily for Houghton Mifflin Co. She taught writing and literature courses and Grammar for Journalists at Northeastern University and worked as a proofreader, indexer, and newspaper reporter. She recently wrote the exercise manual for The College Writer's Handbook.NOTE: This class is closed. For information about related courses, contact your academic department.
Tues. May 19, Online
LINDA R. THOMPSON, M.A., has a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Washington, a teaching credential from UCLA, and a master's degree in English/creative writing from San Francisco State University. Her writing and editing projects include technical editing, company newsletters, newspaper and magazine articles, brochures, children's books, and a novel.
- Online course: Internet access required
- May 19 to Aug. 11
- $595 (EDP 845123)