Editing Masterclass (PUBL90021)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| 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: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUBL90001 | Structural Editing |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| PUBL90002 | Editorial English |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
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.
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
| 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: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Sybil Nolan Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Total 24 hours: 1x2-hour seminar, taught weekly Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
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: 10 November 2023
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: 10 November 2023