Course Description


MMJC 9507 (Winter 2018)   Copy Editing

Instructor: S. Hannon

Course Description
This course covers the theory and practice of the many-layered editing process for print, online, and mobile applications. Students will learn about different types of editing -- from big-picture assessments to basic copy editing -- and will put theories into practice. This course is designed to help students become careful editors of their own writing and that of others.  It will also provide a refresher on the fundamentals of writing and story craft, and help students develop their ability to produce clean, clear, concise copy for both journalistic and communication purposes.

Course Syllabi for MMJC 9507 (Winter 2018)
The syllabi for this course is a PDF file that requires a FIMS account to view

0.5 course

Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete all course requirements will be able to:
• Understand the roles of editors and how a contemporary newsroom works.
• Apply appropriate style manuals, including CP style, in writing and editing situations
• Edit for grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Edit stories for greater clarity and stronger structure
• Write headlines and cutlines
• Edit text for online publication
• Identify ethical concerns relating to journalism and communications and evaluate the appropriate response



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