Copyediting I

WRITING X 451.1

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

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Winter
Online
Remote
Starting at $720.00
As few as 10 weeks
3.0

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

About this course:

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.

Spring 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: David Seidman
396792
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Apr 11, 2024
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Notes

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

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 25, 2024
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Thu Apr 11, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Apr 18, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Apr 25, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu May 2, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu May 9, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu May 16, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu May 23, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu May 30, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Jun 6, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Jun 13, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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This section has no set meeting times.
Wait List
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Instructor: Jeanne De Vita
396791
Fee:
$720.00
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Notes

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

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 24, 2024
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

The Copyeditor's Handbook: A Guide for Book Publishing and Corporate Communications by Amy Einsohn

Summer 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Jeanne De Vita
398228
Fee:
$720.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

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

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 17, 2024
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

The Copyeditor's Handbook: A Guide for Book Publishing and Corporate Communications by Amy Einsohn

Contact Us

Speak to a student advisor. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.

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