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Editing Masterclass (PUBL90021)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Email: sybil.nolan@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject will introduce students to the principles and practices associated with the development and structural editing of a range of texts from four specialised genres: fiction, trade non-fiction, children’s books, genre fiction and educational publishing. Students will be presented with manuscripts across these specialised genres, by a combination of Publishing and Communications staff and guest lecturers from the relevant fields. Each genre will be covered in detail over two or three weeks of the semester. On successful completion of this subject students will have acquired advanced skills in manuscript appraisal and editing.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete this subject should be able to:
- understand current protocols and practices in the book publishing industry;
- demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the principles of structural editing across a range of genres; and
- demonstrate skills in the critical assessment of manuscripts using a range of online and print-based materials.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- skills in time management and planning through managing workloads for reading, seminar discussions and assessment;
- a capacity for close critical analysis through engagement with a range of texts; and
- a capacity for effective teamwork through group discussions and collaborative exercises.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUBL90002 | Editorial English |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| PUBL90001 | Structural Editing |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
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
- Two 2,500-word structural editing reports based on two manuscripts from a selection of four (100%), due at specified dates 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 2
Principal coordinator Sybil Nolan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 24 hours: 1x2-hour seminar, taught weekly Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Email: sybil.nolan@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is only available to students who have successfully completed PUBL90002 Editorial English and PUBL90001 Structural Editing, with an average final grade of 75% across these subjects.
Students who meet this requirement may self-enrol.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A subject reader will be available. Manuscripts to be provided by guest lecturers.
- Subject notes
This subject is only available to students who have successfully completed PUBL90002 Editorial English and PUBL90001 Structural Editing, with an average final grade of 75% across these subjects.
Students who meet this requirement may self-enrol.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing - 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