This is the third course in the Written Communication Sequence. Many people don't have the luxury of having their own proofreader or copy editor to review their written work, thus they have to edit their own work. For some, the responsibility of reviewing other people's written work is also a daily challenge. The objective of this course is to provide a consistent set of guidelines for effective proofreading and copy editing and to clarify the differences between the two functions. Enrollment is limited to 20 students.
Course requires a minimum of five students in order to run.
Language Review or permission of instructor. As a result, regardless of your discipline, it is important to convert a technical vocabulary into understandable language. Every session encourages discussion and practical application of the concepts. There are numerous practice opportunities. Students are asked to bring writing samples from their disciplines.