Courses
Editorial and Proofreading
A highly popular course, Editorial & Proofreading has succeeded in providing an excellent base for the start of a career in publishing. The course is suitable for recent graduates, those changing career direction and those already in publishing and requiring refresher training.
The examination-based course is designed for those wishing to work in editorial and proofreading and those who work in books and related publishing. It concentrates on editing and proofreading skills and the techniques required to prepare text for publication. At the same time, the focus is enlarged to include information about production, design, rights and other aspects of publishing.
EDITORIAL & PROOFREADING COURSE OUTLINE
Week 1: Introduction to the course
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The role of the copy-editor
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Copy (manuscripts) and proofs
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Parts of a book
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The impact of technology on the editorial process
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How to work on copy
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Introduction to copy-editing marks
Homework: learning copy-editing marks
Week 2: English for copy-editors I
- Using capitals and quotes
- Introduction to House Style
- Exercise: copy-editing
Homework: learning copy-editing marks copy-editing assignment
Week 3: English for copy-editors II
- Using hyphens and dashes; using apostrophes
- Exercises: copy-editing
Homework: copy-editing assignment.
Week 4: Typography and illustrations
- Feedback on homework; discussion
- Dealing with trademarks in copy
- Introduction to typography
- Handling illustrations
Homework: reading
Week 5: Editorial production; media law
- Feedback on homework; discussion
- The role of the copy-editor in production and how the copy editor relates to others in the production process
- Typesetting and DTP systems
- Media law: defamation and copyright
Homework: copy-editing assignment and reading
Week 6: How print production works
- Feedback on homework; discussion
- Repro/colour houses and printers
- Print terminology
- How offset lithography works
Homework: reading
Week 7: Proofs and proof-reading I
- Types of proofs encountered by copy-editors
- Introduction to proof-reading and the use of BSI Proof Correction Marks
Homework: proof-reading assignment
Week 8: Proofs and proof-reading II
- Feedback on homework; discussion
- Common problems in proof-reading
- Exercises: proof-reading
Homework: proof-reading assignment
Week 9: Revision
- Feedback on homework; discussion
- Exercises: copy-editing and proof-reading
Homework: revision
Week 10: Examination
Practical two-hour examination of copy-editing and proof-reading skills, and a test of editorial production knowledge.
Start Date: Monday 11th October 2010
Fee: £480 + VAT
