Go beyond grammar and spelling to perform a substantive copy edit for meaning, style and structure in any subject
Sub Category
- Communication
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Objectives
- The editing hierarchy and its five levels
- How to perform a content edit on any subject
- The difference between copy editing and substantive (deep) editing
- How to perform a structural edit
- How to perform a stylistic edit
- How to combine all levels in a substantive edit using Microsoft Word
Pre Requisites
- Fluency in written English
- Basic copy editing or proofreading experience is helpful but not required
- A word-processing app (Microsoft Word is recommended, but you can also do the exercises using Google Docs, Libre Office, OpenOffice or similar application)
FAQ
- Q. How long do I have access to the course materials?
- A. You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.
- Q. Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?
- A. Definitely! If you have an internet connection, courses on Udemy are available on any device at any time. If you don't have an internet connection, some instructors also let their students download course lectures. That's up to the instructor though, so make sure you get on their good side!
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