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PUB5003 Editing in Practice

Semester 2, 2023 Online
Units : 1
School or Department : School of Creative Arts
Grading basis : Graded
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Staffing

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Requisites

Co-requisite: PUB5001

Overview

This course continues to give an overview of modern publishing practices and processes. Specifically the course introduces students to the roles editors play and the tools and procedures used in various sectors of editing and publishing, including freelance practice. There is an expectation that students will be self-directed and will participate in a directed discussion group. This course develops copyediting and structural editing skills with a focus on the principles of clear communication. Students undertaking this course are expected to have an undergraduate degree and possess sound literacy and computing skills.

This course provides instruction on all levels of editing including: proofreading, copyediting and substantive or structural editing. Students will develop abilities to assess the suitability of language types for different audiences and contexts. Aspects of project management relevant to editing and publishing, such as written communication, scheduling, planning and budgeting, relating to both freelance and in-house editing practice will also be covered. An online discussion group provides a means of raising and debating issues, sharing resources and broadening awareness of current developments.

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

  1. identify and examine 'levels of edit' and their inter-relationships;
  2. apply editing skills such as written communication, proof-reading, copyediting and substantive editing for print and screen;
  3. assess and edit manuscripts for a particular audience and language level;
  4. apply project management techniques, evaluate the scope of a writing or publishing project, produce project documents, and anticipate the impact of editorial and design decisions on the publication project management process;
  5. select, interpret and synthesise relevant information for written communication purposes.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Manuscript assessment: language, clarity and context 40.00
2. Advanced copyediting and proofreading 32.00
3. Substantive and structural editing 12.00
4. Editing project communication and management 16.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

Commonwealth of Australia 2002, Style manual for authors, editors and printers, 6th edn, John Wiley & Sons Aust Ltd, Brisbane.
(Revised by Snooks & Co. Available online for free: .)
Flann, E & Hill, B & Wang, W 2014, The Australian editing handbook, 3rd edn, John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd, Brisbane.
MacKenzie, J 2011, The editor's companion, 2nd edn, Cambridge 精东传媒app Press, Port Melbourne.

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Practical Practical No 40 1,2,3
Assignments Written Planning document Yes 40 3,4,5
Assignments Written Portfolio A1 of 2 No 10 1,2,5
Assignments Written Portfolio A2 of 2 No 10 1,2,5
Date printed 9 February 2024