ALW205 - The Role of the Editor
Unit details
| Year | 2018 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | Emmett Stinson |
| Prerequisite: | ALW101 and ALW102 |
| Corequisite: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in a Faculty of Arts and Education course or D311, D312, D313, D326, D346, D347, D370, D391 |
| Incompatible with: | ALW305 |
| Contact hours: | Campus: 1 x 2 hour Seminar per week
Cloud (online): Learning experiences are via CloudDeakin |
Content
The unit provides an overview of the editor's role at each stage of the publishing process, from developmental editing to proofreading and indexing. Students are introduced to the study of the concepts of editing as well as the craft, both on paper and using computers. The unit has a strong focus on copyediting skills, but students are also encouraged to extend their understanding of style, genre and audience. Class exercises and assessment provide experience in editing for book publishing, magazines and websites.
Assessment
Usage exercises 20%
Editorial research task 30%
Editing assignment 50%
Unit Fee Information
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