Efficient, Effective Editing

Effective, Efficient Edting (editing_101) $139.00

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ABOUT THE COURSE

Confused about "who" and "whom," "its" and "it's"? Avoiding antecedents instead of antiquated phrases? Using "weak wonders" instead of vigorous verbs and dangling modifiers instead of clear references?

Good grammar and clear communications are critical in speaking and writing. Refresh and improve your skills in grammar/usage and spelling through Writestyle's training course of simple rules and explanations, examples and exercises, quizzes and tips. There's no need to memorize complex, boring rules and terms that you, and no one else, will remember. Instead, this easily understandable, get-in-and-get-out presentation makes grammar so much easier to learn than it was when you were a kid. Spaced practice sessions solidify your newfound understanding of grammar. From clarification of usage such as "that" vs. "which" to the correct formation of plurals and possessives, Grammar Grip gives you what you need to know and lets you apply your knowledge immediately to speak and write correctly in professional and personal situations.

THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO ENABLE YOU TO:

• Get a good grip on grammar and get to the point.
• Zap mistakes and misspellings from your correspondence.
• Become a better speller; give your dictionary a rest.
• Save valuable time.
• Ensure a first-rate first impression (in writing or in person).
• Boost your confidence and your clients' confidence in you.

ABOUT THE COURSE DEVELOPERS

Writestyle's pros are so good at grammar, their clients asked them to develop a course on the subject.  U.S. and international students enjoy and appreciate the course. Writestyle’s associates and trainers are highly educated, experienced, and versatile; most are current or former educators and journalists.

RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS

Grammar Grip does not require students to purchase books. Everything that you need is provided in the course, including lists of most frequently misspelled words and the most confusing word pairs or groupings in grammar and homonyms. However, the course does suggest supplemental readings for those who may gain additional confidence from keeping a topnotch reference source at hand.

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ABOUT THE COURSE:

With the intended reader in mind, the editor must correct or rework the writer's copy while retaining the writer's style and voice and while employing proper tone, voice, tense, style, word choice, and more. This course aims for you to become a better editor of sentences, paragraphs, and entire compositions by understanding and employing our techniques.

THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO ENABLE YOU TO:

• Understand how editing and proofreading differ.
• Use copyediting and proofreading marks.
• Recognize problems in sentence and paragraph construction, grammar/usage, tone, voice, tense, style, word choice, and more.
• Use style sheets and style guides.
• Differentiate among and employ the various levels of editing: copyediting, substantive editing.
• Learn to edit according to time and budget constraints.
• Know when and what to avoid editing.
• Improve your editing skills and the writer's words; edit better yet faster.
• Ensure a first-rate first impression.
• Boost your confidence and your clients' confidence in you.

ABOUT THE COURSE DEVELOPERS

Clients and others have been so impressed by Writestyle's editing skills and services, they suggested that Writestyle develop a course on the subject. This course is available worldwide for access at any hour of the day or night. Writestyle's associates and trainers are highly educated, experienced, and versatile; most are current or former educators and journalists.

RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS

Effective, Efficient Editing does not require students to purchase books; all information that you need is included in the course. However, the course does suggest supplemental readings for those who may gain additional confidence from keeping a topnotch reference source at hand. All editors should own a style manual of choice, such as the Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual, the United States Government Printing Office Style Manual (GPO), the American Psychological Association (APA) Style Manual, and The Council of Biology Editors Style Manual. Writestyle's recommendations appear within the course.

Effective, Efficient Editing
Course Outline

Lesson 1: Editing Basics
Editing vs. proofreading, and what it involves.

Lesson 2: Why Edit
A second set of eyes establishes credibility, clarity, conciseness, completeness, consistency, and other key elements of composition.

Lesson 3: Steps in the Process
Scope the project; 10 recommended steps; the 7 C's; checklist.

Lesson 4: You, As Editor
Qualifications/values; production stages; editorial triage; copyeditors further defined; editorial policy/style; tools of the trade.

Lesson 5: Dealing With Writers
Anticipate and resolve sticky wickets. Glossary.

Lesson 6: Copyeditor's Marks
Learn and use the most common marks; electronic editing.

Lesson 7: Style Sheets/Guides
Make consistent decisions on key style issues.

Lesson 8: Editing Overall Documents
Meet 4 key criteria, improve your spelling, and refresh your knowledge of grammar and punctuation.

Lesson 9: Editing Paragraphs & Sentences
How length, format, cadence, and composition affect comprehension; types of and key issues in sentences; paragraph hierarchy and functions.

Lesson 10: Substantive/Developmental Editing
Definition, elements, formats, authors & employers.

Lesson 11: Technical Editing
Definition, key points, peculiarities & differences; essential rules; common errors to catch.

Lesson 12: Editing Web Site Content
What to do, how and why to do it.

Lesson 13: The Most Common Editing Errors
What they are & where to find them.

Lesson 14: Tips & Tricks
How to meet & stay on track amid editorial challenges.

Lesson 15: Protect Yourself
How to survive in a tough job market, now & in the future.

Lesson 16: Final Exam
Three parts: true/false, multiple choice, fill in the blanks, answer the questions, and copyedit a passage. Graduate & succeed.

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