| Fall 2011 | ENGL 403.0001 | TTH | 9:30 - 10:45 | RH 202 |
JessicaL Reyman |
Title: TECHNICAL EDITINGCourse Description: Principles and strategies for preparing technical documents for publication, including editing for content, organization, style, and correctness. Topics include the editor's roles and responsibilities, the levels of editing, proofreading and copyediting, readability, format,production, and usability testing.
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| Detailed Course Description: Technical Editing introduces students to the basic principles of editing professional and technical documents for final publication. Course topics include copyediting for correctness and consistency, proofreading, comprehensive editing, electronic editing, and style, among others. Class format combines discussion and analysis with practical, hands-on application.
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| Course Requirements: Requirements include editing exercises, a comprehensive editing project, and a mid-term and final exam. |
| Required Texts: (Required) Rude, Carolyn D. Technical Editing, 4th edition, Boston: Allyn & Bacon; Williams, Joseph M. Style: Ten Lessons in Clarity and Grace, 8th edition, New York: Longman, 2005. |
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