Copyediting I

Turn your talents for recognizing and correcting grammatical errors into a full-time or freelance career as a copy editor. The first step is to learn light copyediting, which involves the correction of indisputable errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, and usage. In this online course you will explore the tools and techniques the professionals use. You will practice editing with standard editing marks and with Microsoft Word, and you will learn to communicate with authors and editors via queries and to record changes via style sheets.

Note: Note prerequisites for enrollment: Fluent in English and ability to write clear, logical, and grammatically correct sentences. This online course is not self-paced. Please see extension.ucsd.edu/online before enrolling and purchase textbooks before class begins.

Course Number: WCWP-40236   Credit: 3 units

This course is part of the following Certificate Program(s):

• Copyediting

• Design Media