Intro To Copyediting 101

Duties & Workflow

What you'll learn
Copyediting basics
Requirements
No, but an understanding of proofreading and grammar is helpful.
Description
Are you interested in copyediting? Is it like proofreading? What do copyeditors do? Well, if any of these questions have crossed your mind, this class is for you! Practically speaking, the job of the copyeditor is much more detailed and specialized than a proofreader. However, it helps to have a basic knowledge of proofreading, because all of those skills transfer to copyediting. In fact, as companies continue to downsize, a copyeditor might also function as an all-in-one writer and proofreader. (Yes, we talk about this in the course.) We also tackle this burning question at the very beginning of the course: "Is it copyediting (one word) or copy editing (two words)?" Enroll in this introductory online copyediting course to find out!Because this class is informational, anyone with an interest in copyediting can easily engage with this course regardless of education, experience or professional background. Before spending resources pursuing copyediting for freelance or full-time employment opportunities, learn whether or not this skill and profession is a good fit for you. After working through the lessons, you will be presented with a mega copyediting test to assess your current proficiency with standard English grammar and usage. By the end of this course, you will have a complete understanding of the duties, workflow and skill requirements for copyediting, and whether or not this is a viable career option for you.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Viewing the Lessons

Lecture 2 Downloading Resources

Lecture 3 Introduction: Copyediting vs. copy editing

Section 2: Proofreading vs. Copyediting

Lecture 4 Proofreading vs. Copyediting

Lecture 5 Text: Edit an Article

Section 3: The Job of Copyeditor

Lecture 6 Copyeditor Duties

Lecture 7 Real-life Copyediting Example

Section 4: The Copyeditor Toolkit

Lecture 8 Copyeditor Toolkit

Section 5: Using Style Guides

Lecture 9 Video: Style Guides

Section 6: Copyeditor Grammar Essentials

Lecture 10 Copyeditor Grammar Essentials

Lecture 11 Text: Reminder: AP Style Guide

Section 7: Copyediting in Action

Lecture 12 Text: Copyediting Tutorial

Lecture 13 Video: How to Track Changes

Section 8: AP Style Essentials

Lecture 14 "Copyediting 101 Grammar, Style & Practice" Excerpt

Section 9: Before You Finish

Lecture 15 Grammar Books

Lecture 16 Proofreading Books

Lecture 17 New Copyediting Book

Lecture 18 Getting Your Certificate

Curious learners,Experienced proofreaders & writers,Freelancers