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Editorial English (PUBL90002)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 1
Semester 2
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 Aaron Mannion Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 24 hours: 1x2-hour seminar, taught weekly Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
- 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 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
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 Graduate Diploma in Publishing and Communications (Advanced) Course Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Publishing and Communications Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Publishing and Communications Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Publishing and Communications - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022