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Editorial English (PUBL90002)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville) and Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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
Must be admitted to either:
Master of Publishing and Communications (MC-PUBCOM)
Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing (D01LF)
Graduate Diploma in Publishing and Communications (Advanced) (GDA-PUBCOM)
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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An online copy-editing test
| Week 5 | 20% |
A manual editing assignment
| Week 8 | 40% |
A computer-editing assignment
| During the examination period | 40% |
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
Submission and completion of all assessment is required. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 2% per working day. After five working days, assessment submitted without an approved extension will not be accepted. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Katherine Day Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total 24 hours: 1x2-hour seminar, taught weekly Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery
Principal coordinator Katherine Day Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Total 24 hours: 1x2-hour seminar, taught weekly Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 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
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Last updated: 3 November 2022