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Editing Masterclass (PUBL90021)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
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 of five specialised genres: fiction, trade non-fiction, children’s books, genre fiction and educational publishing. Students will be presented with manuscripts across the featured genres by staff and guest lecturers with expertise in the relevant field/s. 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
- 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
- A capacity for effective teamwork through group discussions and collaborative exercises.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUBL90001 | Structural Editing |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
In-class exercises
| Week 4 | 10% |
Two 2,250-word structural editing reports based on two manuscripts from a selection of four
| Throughout the semester but after week 4 | 90% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures where offered. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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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: 31 January 2024
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 Course Master of Publishing and Communications - 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: 31 January 2024