Learning Outcomes

Copyediting Fundamentals

Basic Glossary for Copy-editors

Primary Duties of Copy-editors

Suggestions for the Client's Outline

Guidelines on Editing Techniques

A Word to the Wise for Copyeditors

Lesson Summary

This module covers fundamental copyediting. You'll discover the duties of this career field and also learn the vital lexicon copyeditors use. After that, you'll explore suggestions for writing a client brief. The class will help you make your writing clear and precise by teaching you the best ways to handle light and major document editions.

Words, Phrases, and Facts Analysis

Copyediting from Beginning to End

Checking for Legality and Grammar

Making a Living as a Copyeditor

Developing your Copyediting Profession

This module outlines the core principles for examining vocabulary, phrasing, and facts when copyediting. It also has lessons containing helpful tips for editing documents from start to finish. This material teaches you how to do legal and grammar checks. Lastly, you'll discover how to start as a copy editor and improve in this profession.

Basics of Copyediting  - Course Assessment

Learn how to make text more readable and improve your English writing skills with this free online copyediting course.

Basics of Copyediting

This basic copyediting course provides the skills you need to become a copyeditor or freelance writer. We explain how to revise text and swiftly check documents for language errors, authenticate facts and improve readability. Writing is often a collaborative exercise so we identify the communication skills you will use while copyediting articles, books and journals. Sign up to master English grammar and improve your writing and editing skills.

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