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Course Description

Following the Basic Manuscript Editing course (or equivalent relevant professional experience), students practice editing longer texts to become familiar with the process of copyediting, learning how to approach a project and how to read like an editor. While the focus remains on mechanics, as defined by The Chicago Manual of Style, some discussion of substantive editing is included. The course explores the different ways that “style” guides editorial tasks and offers exposure to text elements such as subheads, references, and notes. The idea of “consistency” is a main theme. Students will begin writing author queries designed to guide a successful author/editor relation. Topics include practicing basic copyediting, determining different levels of copyediting, working with the author’s voice and writing queries, the fundamentals of handling documentation, creating a project style sheet, maintaining consistency, and choosing resources. Intermediate Manuscript Editing is a required course for students enrolled in the Editing certificate.

Required Text: Amy Einsohn, The Copyeditor's Handbook, 4th edition.

Required Technology: Students must have access to a computer with Microsoft Word 2016 or later.

"Online self-paced" refers to course start and end dates. "Online fixed date" refers to the synchronous session schedule fully available under "Section Notes."

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Basic Manuscript Editing

Applies Toward the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Intermediate Manuscript Editing
Type
Online, self-paced
Dates
Jan 21, 2025 to Feb 22, 2025
Type
Online, fixed date
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 10:30AM
Dates
Jan 25, 2025 to Feb 22, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
7.5
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fees non-credit $1,340.00
Section Notes

Synchronous sessions are conducted on Saturdays, 9 - 10:30 AM Central Time.

Dates: January 25, February 1, 8, 15, and 22.

Required Text: Amy Einsohn, The Copyeditor's Handbook, 4th edition.

Required Technology: Students must have access to a computer with Microsoft Word 2016 or later.

Section Title
Intermediate Manuscript Editing
Type
Online, self-paced
Dates
Jan 21, 2025 to Feb 20, 2025
Type
Online, fixed date
Days
Th
Time
7:00PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Jan 23, 2025 to Feb 20, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
7.5
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fees non-credit $1,340.00
Section Notes

Synchronous sessions are conducted on Thursdays, 7 - 8:30 PM Central Time.

Dates: January 23, 30, February 6, 13, and 20.

Required Text: Amy Einsohn, The Copyeditor's Handbook, 4th edition.

Required Technology: Students must have access to a computer with Microsoft Word 2016 or later.

Section Title
Intermediate Manuscript Editing
Type
Online, self-paced
Dates
Mar 17, 2025 to Apr 17, 2025
Type
Online, fixed date
Days
Th
Time
7:00PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Mar 20, 2025 to Apr 17, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
7.5
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fees non-credit $1,340.00
Section Notes

Synchronous sessions are conducted on Thursdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Central Time.

Dates: March 20, 27, April 3, 10, and 17.

Required Text: Amy Einsohn, The Copyeditor's Handbook, 4th edition.

Required Technology: Students must have access to a computer with Microsoft Word 2016 or later.

Section Title
Intermediate Manuscript Editing
Type
Online, self-paced
Dates
May 12, 2025 to Jun 12, 2025
Type
Online, fixed date
Days
Th
Time
7:00PM to 8:30PM
Dates
May 15, 2025 to Jun 12, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
7.5
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fees non-credit $1,340.00
Instructors
Section Notes

Synchronous sessions are conducted on Thursdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Central Time.

Dates: May 15, 22, 29, June 5, and 12.

Required Text: Amy Einsohn, The Copyeditor's Handbook, 4th edition.

Required Technology: Students must have access to a computer with Microsoft Word 2016 or later.

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