Copyediting 2: Headway (e-learning)
About the course
Copyediting 2: Headway builds upon the skills and knowledge taught in Copyediting 1: Introduction and supports students to expand their knowledge and understanding of principles and practice. Upon completion of the course, students should be confident in their ability to deal with more complex material that is routinely encountered in copyediting. This course is suitable for you if:
- you have completed Copyediting 1: Introduction and would like to build upon the knowledge and skills you have learnt
- you've been working as an editor for a while but without any formal training
- you want to complete an assessed course and receive feedback on your work from a dedicated and knowledgeable tutor.
What will the course teach you?
This course builds on the copyediting skills and knowledge gained in Copyediting 1: Introduction. By the time you’ve completed this training, you’ll understand:
- what a copyeditor does
- how a copyeditor works on a variety of texts, from public information to academic books
- more about editorial conventions in British and US English
- the technicalities surrounding the editing of images
- how to edit notes and references efficiently
- how to copyedit headings, lists and quotations.
Course contents
Unit 1: What a copyeditor does
The main tasks a copyeditor needs to perform and how to present typescripts in a clear and helpful way for the typesetter.
Unit 2: Displayed matter
How to deal with displayed matter such as headings, lists and quotations from other works.
Unit 3: Editorial style
The concept of editorial style in more depth, including how this can differ between British and US English.
Unit 4: References and bibliographies
An exploration of three commonly used referencing systems and how to ensure you apply these correctly and consistently to a text.
Unit 5: Images: photographs and figures
The challenges posed by editing different types of artwork and the need to work systematically when editing these features.
What skills and tools do you need?
You should understand the basics of copyediting as taught in Copyediting 1: Introduction.
This course follows British English spelling, grammar and punctuation conventions.
You’ll also need:
- fluency in English
- good knowledge of English grammar
- wide general knowledge
- familiarity with the functions of word processing programs – this course assumes use of MS Word (Office 365)
Prices, timescales and upgrade points
- Member: £255 + VAT
- Non-member: £365 + VAT
- Time allowed for access: 6 months
- Approximate study time to complete: 20–25 hours
- CIEP upgrade points: completion 2 + 3 for pass (possible total of 5)
Key course features
Structured training
Structured units cover a range of topics relevant to your chosen course.
Self-paced learning
With our e-learning courses, learn when you want at a pace that’s convenient for you.
Training portal
Access your course via our user-friendly online training portal. All e-learning courses are accessible through the portal for six months from the date of enrolment.
Tutor assessment
Get graded assignments and dedicated tutor support on our assessed core skills courses.
Model answers
Certificate
The course has been very useful in understanding that copyediting is not just about technically correcting the text, but it is equally important to understand what the author is trying to convey.
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