The Art of Editing

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This course will introduce students to three basic levels of editing: substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading. The course may include guest editor presentations as well as intensive review of grammar and writing skills and an introduction to copyediting marks. Finally, students will try on the multi-faceted roles of an editor--and experience the challenges of balancing aesthetic and pragmatic concerns--through several major writing and editing projects, including one multi-media project.