Editing Masterclass (PUBL90021)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Two 2,500-word structural editing reports based on two manuscripts from a selection of four
| Due at specified dates throughout semester | 100% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject, and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
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 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 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
- Subject notes
- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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