ENGL 308 Theory and Practice of Copy Editing
Topics may include exploration of the nature of text, the author/editor relationship, fact-checking, and style manuals. The course will also examine practical issues related to editing text for contemporary readers, the role of authorial voice, and the use of digital technology in the preservation and transmission of text. Theory will meet practice in assignments that require students to apply various editorial theories to written texts in both online and offline environments. Required for the Certificate in Editing. Prerequisite ENGL 103, minimum grade C-.