Grammar for Editors

WRITING X 452.4E

Get a good foundation in English grammar in this course designed for students who want to work in editing or who want to bring sharper skills to their own writing.

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Online
Starting at $720.00
As few as 10 weeks
3.0

What you can learn.

  • Learn the basics of standard English grammar, including punctuation and parts of speech
  • Get insight into the way changing social mores affect grammar and language use
  • Participate in lectures, discussions, and exercises that help you apply your learning in real life contexts
  • Learn how editorial roles like copyeditors and developmental editors use grammar in their work

About this course:

This specialized course for editors provides students with a comprehensive overview of grammar to establish an effective foundational structure. Appropriate for those who want to become editors or seek to write for a living, this course provides innovative activities; in-depth discussions; and engaging videos on topics about punctuation, parts of speech, wordiness, parallel structure and slang diction. During the ten weeks of this course we discuss the changing design of language to include new pronoun use, identity and overall sensitivity to all cultures while holding a firm line to established grammatical style essential for editors. By the end of the course, the students are able to edit documents using the most current considerations around contemporary language use.

Fall 2024 Schedule

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Available
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Instructor: Clifford Brooks
399521
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 October 16, 2024
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Clifford Brooks
401026
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 January 22, 2025
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Contact Us

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

This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

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