Principles of Publishing: Copyediting and Proofreading

Catalog description

This course will introduce students to the art of copyediting and how it differs from editing. They will also learn the basics of proofreading and its role in the editorial production sequence. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the copyediting process and learn the hands-on skills they need to copyedit for variety of texts in different styles in a variety of publishing environments. Students will understand the art of copyediting, the tools available to them, how copyediting fits into the publishing process, and how copyeditors work with editors. Students will also learn the basic elements of proofreading, checking for consistency and accuracy in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting or both text and art in the later stages of production. Using hands-on assignments, students will complete the course with the skills necessary for both a copyeditor and a proofreader.