LAE 460 Editing for Publication

Editing skills are essential for professional writing, since excellent writing requires rewriting or self-editing. Students polish the practical skills that a self-editor or professional editor needs to edit clearly, confidently, and correctly. Students will sharpen grammar and style, and learn conventional editing symbols and methods to trim a story for content or space. Writing assignments focus on finding and fixing errors. The goal for students is to become editors for their own work and to become qualified to be "last read" on a professional paper/publication. Pre-requisite(s): LAE 101 and LAE 102, or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

Credits

5