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University of Cape Town

Copy-editing

University of Cape Town via GetSmarter

Overview

Acquire the knowledge to assess, modify, and reorganise written material to eliminate mistakes and enhance comprehensibility.

On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: The ability to assess and critique the underlying structure of documents, manuscripts, and book chapters. The skills to identify and correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and style errors in text. An understanding of the various elements of a book, and the tools to prepare a manuscript for typesetting. The expertise to recognise copyright infringement and cases of plagiarism, and handle these appropriately. Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.

Syllabus

  • Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
  • Module 1: Introduction to editing
  • Module 2: Spelling, consistency and style
  • Module 3: Punctuation
  • Module 4: Grammar, usage and style
  • Module 5: Working with authors
  • Module 6: Quotes and sources
  • Module 7: Structural editing
  • Module 8: Editing creative works
  • Module 9: Elements of a book
  • Module 10: Working as an editor or a proofreader

Taught by

Dr Martha Evans

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