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Basics of Copyediting
1.5-3hrs
beginner levelThis basic copyediting course provides the skills you need to become a copyeditor or freelance writer. We explain how to revise text and swiftly check documents for language errors, authenticate facts and improve readability. Writing is often a collaborative exercise so we identify the communication skills you will use while copyediting articles, books and journals. Sign up to master English grammar and improve your writing and editing skills.
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Basics of Copyediting
Learn how to make text more readable and improve your English writing skills with this free online copyediting course.
This basic copyediting course provides the skills you need to become a copyeditor or freelance writer. We explain how to revise text and swiftly check documents for language errors, authenticate facts and improve readability. Writing is often a collaborative exercise so we identify the communication skills you will use while copyediting articles, books and journals. Sign up to master English grammar and improve your writing and editing skills.
Course description
Course moduleA short ad will play before each lesson.
Module 18 Lessons
Foundational Knowledge of Copyediting
This module covers fundamental copyediting. You'll discover the duties of this career field and also learn the vital lexicon copyeditors use. After that, you'll explore suggestions for writing a client brief. The class will help you make your writing clear and precise by teaching you the best ways to handle light and major document editions.
1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Copyediting Fundamentals
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3.Basic Glossary for Copy-editors
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4.Primary Duties of Copy-editors
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5.Suggestions for the Client's Outline
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6.Guidelines on Editing Techniques
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7.A Word to the Wise for Copyeditors
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8.Lesson Summary
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Module 27 Lessons
Developing Expertise in Copyediting
Module 31 Lessons
Course assessment
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