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Course Description and Learning Outcomes

Course Details

Course Code: ENGL 351

Course Title: Proofreading and Copyediting

Department: Department of English, Foreign Languages, and Linguistics

Course Description:

This course is designed to equip students with necessary proofreading and copyediting skills to improve written communications. It is designed to provide students with real-world insight the field of proofreading and copyediting as well as practical skills training needed for a well-prepared copyeditor. It identifies technical editorial techniques: proofreading, correcting grammar and syntax, correcting spelling, researching technical terms; identifies methods available for the analysis and critique of manuscripts/media; examines the role of the technical editor in different fields. This course offers the opportunity to practice technical editing skills while creating consistent look and feel to documents and media, revising and rebuilding projects, working collaboratively, and presenting edits and corrections.