ALW205 - The Role of the Editor

Unit details

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Year:2019 unit information
Enrolment modes:Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Trimester 2 Unit Chair:

Emmett Stinson

Prerequisite:ALW101 and ALW102
Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with: ALW305
Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 2 hour Seminar per week

Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online):

Online independent and collaborative learning including 11 scheduled online workshops

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

Assessment 1 (Individual) - Usage Quizzes (800 words or equivalent) - 20%

Assessment 2 (Individual) - Editorial Research Task (1200 words or equivalent) - 30%

Assessment 3 (Individual) - Editing Assignment (2000 words or equivalent) - 50%

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