ALW205 - The Role of the Editor
Unit details
| Year: | 2020 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Classes and seminars in Trimester 2/Semester 2, 2020 will be online. Physical distancing for coronavirus (COVID-19) will affect delivery of other learning experiences in this unit. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates one week prior to the start of your trimester or semester. Last updated: 2 June 2020 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Emmett Stinson |
| Prerequisite: | ALW101 and ALW102 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | ALW305 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 2-hour seminar per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Online independent and collaborative learning including 11 (eleven) 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.
| These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | |
| ULO1 | Identify the principles of clear, concise and accurate writing | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy |
| ULO2 | Apply the relevant Australian Standards for Editing Practice to editing tasks | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy |
| ULO3 | Critically review the needs of a text in relation to copyediting and some structural editing | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO4 | Negotiate in a professional way with authors and editors | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management GLO7: Teamwork GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO5 | Edit on screen and on paper as required | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy |
| ULO6 | Write clearly and professionally | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
Trimester 2:| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 (Individual) - Usage Quizzes | 800 words or equivalent | 20% | Week 4 |
| Assessment 2 (Individual) - Editorial Research Task | 1200 words or equivalent | 30% | Week 6 |
| Assessment 3 (Individual) - Editing Assignment | 2000 words or equivalent | 50% | Week 9 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: ALW205 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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