Copy Editing
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Overview
Subject area
ENG
Catalog Number
3100
Course Title
Copy Editing
Department(s)
Description
This course provides hands-on practice in preparing articles for publication in newspapers, magazines, and electronic media. Students learn to write headlines and captions, check facts and grammar assess fairness and accuracy, and guard against potential libel. Students learn further methods of improving articles (considerations of reporting and writing, voice and style, structure and organization). Regular conferences are included.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3