Professional and Technical Editing

Catalog description

An introduction to professional editing practice and principles, with an emphasis on technical editing. Students will learn to proofread and edit using professional copy-editing tools and mark-ups and will learn to edit with attention to the audience and purpose for different writing situations. In addition to editing for grammar, punctuation, and style, students will learn how to evaluate documents for readability and usability, as well as document design, organization, and consistency.