ALW205 - The Role of the Editor
Unit details
Year: | 2019 unit information |
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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%
Unit Fee Information
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