A benefit of learning to copy edit is that you can use these skills to improve your own writing. You will learn to pay close attention to language and its structure, to meaning and common sense, to logic and organization, to factual information and to consistency and style. The class will introduce you to basic skills involved in polishing writing, focusing on clarity of the message and the form appropriate to the medium and the audience. Additionally, you will learn to write headlines appropriate for the copy and the publication in which it is to appear. Policies Prerequisite for the course is a C or better in MC1313 and a passing score on the grammar, spelling and punctuation test required by the department.
Attendance is mandatory.
You are allowed three absences, either excused or unexcused. After the third absence, your grade will be lowered a letter for each absence. A grade will be taken in most class periods, and I do not accept late or makeup work. I check attendance at the beginning of each class. If you are late, it is your responsibility to see me immediately after class to assure that my attendance records are correct.