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Editorial English (PUBL90002)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Email: manniona@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Email: manniona@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject focuses on the key communication skill of editing. It introduces students to the linguistic conventions of editorial English, the use and interpretation of copy-editing symbols, and the parameters of a variety of house styles. Students will also learn the principles and practice of editing on screen and the procedures required to ensure editorial transparency and accountability in an electronic environment. The subject offers an overview of the major components of the editing process, with an emphasis on editing for consistency and cohesion. On successfully completing this subject, students will have a sound grasp of the linguistic and procedural aspects of copy-editing.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should have:
- high-level written and oral communication skills through contribution to class discussions, the completion of exercises and assignments, wide reading on issues of contemporary English usage, and exposure to the protocols of editorial practice;
- a capacity for effective teamwork through group discussions, collaborative exercises and involvement in author/editor negotiations;
- cultural and ethical understanding through reflection and reading on issues of inclusive and non-discriminatory language and the ethical responsibilities of the editor; and
- information technology literacy and understanding of information management through participation in computer laboratory sessions and completion of exercises and assignments.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- research skills, including the use of online as well as print-based materials in the course of exercises and assignments;
- time management and planning through managing workloads for recommended reading, tutorial presentations and assessment requirements; and
- capacity for critical analysis through close engagement with a wide range of texts.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A 2,000-word manual editing assignment (35%), due early in semester.
- An online copy-editing test equivalent to 1,000 words (20%), due in Week 5 of semester.
- A 2,000-word computer-editing assignment (35%), due during the examination period.
- Participation in workshop discussions (10%), due throughout semester.
- Hurdle: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Mark Davis Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 24 hours: 1x2-hour seminar, taught weekly Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Email: manniona@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Mark Davis Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 24 hours: 1x2-hour seminar, taught weekly Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Email: manniona@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A subject reader will be available.
- AusInfo Style
- Manual Macquarie Concise Dictionary
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Publishing and Communications (Advanced) Course Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing Course Graduate Diploma in Publishing and Communications (Advanced) Course Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Editing and Communications) Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Publishing and Communications Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Publishing and Communications Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Publishing and Communications - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022