Course Details

Fundamentals of Copyediting Books

 

X59.9120 / Continuing Education / $595
FALL 2008

 

Develop the editing skills you need in the world of book publishing in this practical training course. The different editing requirements for trade, reference, and other types of print works are discussed, as are those of online editing. Learn standard proofreader's and copy editor's marks; manuscript development; common word usage problems; style sheets or house styles; use of reference works; and the interrelationship of copy editor and editor to production editor. This course includes extensive assignments and constructive feedback.

 

Students must have proficiency in English grammar and composition.

This course is applicable toward:

• Certificate in Publishing
• Certificate in Editing

 

 

 

Section 1

 

Monday 6:20pm-8:20pm
September 22 - December 8

No class 9/29 and 10/13.

 

10 Sessions

Instructor: Donald McConnell  
Location: Manhattan Village Acad 43 W22

 

 

Section 2

 

Tuesday 6:20pm-8:20pm
September 23 - December 9

No class 9/30 and 11/11.

 

10 Sessions

Instructor: Nancy Palmquist  
Location: Manhattan Village Acad 43 W22

 

 

Section 3

 

Wednesday 6:20pm-8:20pm
September 24 - December 10

No class 10/1 and 11/26.

 

10 Sessions

Instructor: Marguerite Norton  
Location: Manhattan Village Acad 43 W22

 

 

Section 4

 

Thursday 6:20pm-8:20pm
September 18 - December 11

No class 10/9, 10/23, and 11/27.

 

10 Sessions

Instructor: Claire Wyckoff  
Location: Norman Thomas Center, 111 E 33