Copyediting I

Description

Turn your talents for recognizing and correcting grammatical errors into a full-time or freelance career as a copy editor. The first step is to learn light copyediting, which involves the correction of indisputable errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, and usage. In this online course you will explore the tools and techniques the professionals use. You will practice editing with standard editing marks and with Microsoft Word, and you will learn to communicate with authors and editors via queries and to record changes via style sheets.

This class is an online course. Log on and learn from home, work or any place that is convenient for you. Our online courses deliver the same high-quality content and expert instruction as "face-to-face" courses.

Note: Required course for the Copyediting certificate. Prerequisites: fluent in English and ability to write clear, logical, and grammatically correct sentences. This online course is not self-paced. Please see http://extension.ucsd.edu/online before enrolling and purchase textbooks before class begins.

Schedule

This class was last taught September 29, 2008 to December 08, 2008

Pricing Details

$395

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