The course focuses on the principles and practice of editing for publication. Emphasis is on editing for correct grammar, punctuation, and style.
Students also learn the basics of proofreading, headline writing, and caption writing.
Wadsworth Publishing Company, 1996. Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual. The AP Stylebook is to be used for all writing assignments. You are responsible for using correct spelling, grammar and usage from the beginning of the semester. Activities and Instructional Strategies Students will be given the opportunity to learn about the process of copyediting through daily guided practice, through lectures, through seminar discussions about editing issues, through completion of individual and group projects, and through writing assignments.