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Course Code EP
Qualification gained Australian College Certificate in Editing and Publishing
Study mode Flexible delivery online
Flexible duration Up to 12 months
Study load Self-paced
Start date Start anytime
Assessment method Short answer questions, writing assessments, editing tasks
Nationally recognised No
Course units

Module 1 – Introduction to Editing and Publishing

Reading 1 – The World of Book Editing, Proofreading and Publishing
Editing, Proofreading and Publishing – The Big Picture
Editing and Proofreading – What’s The Difference?
An Introduction to Copyediting
Getting Started in Proofreading
Inside Publishing
Employment Relations
Health and Safety in the Work Environment
The Editor and Proofreader’s Tools
Perfect Punctuation I
Good Grammarian I
Wordplay I
Let’s Practise

Reading 2 – The Publishing Process: Editing, Copyediting and Proofreading
Processes, Conventions and Practices
Proofreading Marks
Standard Proofreading
Comparative Proofreading
Introducing Copyediting
W Matter of Style
Good Grammarian II
Wordplay II
Messy Mark Ups

Reading 3 – Develop and Apply Knowledge of Typography, Illustration and Design for Editing I
Book Publishing and Design
Typography
Formatting Style
Perfect Punctuation II
Putting It All Together

 

Module 2 – Develop Knowledge of Specialised Editing

Reading 1 – Edit Non-Print media
Editing and Proofreading with Technology
Reporting Corrections By Email
Editing and Proofreading Web Pages Online
Editing and Proofreading PDFs and E-books
Using Track Changes With Word-Processed Documents
Emailing Correction Reports
Wordplay III

Reading 2 – Apply Knowledge of Law and Ethics for Editors and Publishers
What is Copyright?
Negotiating a Contract in Editing/Publishing
Legal Deposit
Moral Rights, Plagiarism and Licences
Be Aware of What You Edit
Australian Standards for Editing Practice

Reading 3 – Edit for Major Sectors of the Publishing Industry I
Developing a Good Working Relationship
Communication Skills for Managing Relationships
Flexibility, Tact, Initiative and Perseverance
The Value of the Proof

Reading 4 – Develop Knowledge of Structural Editing I
Writing Style I
The Elements of Copyediting
Questions on Copyediting Technique
Editing for Substance
Editing for Structure
Different Editing for Different Documents
Structural Editing Techniques
Editing Scripts for Television, Film, Stage and Radio

Reading 5 – Develop Knowledge of Structural Editing II
The Structure of a Publication
Editing References
Editing a Table of Contents
Editing a Glossary
Editing an Index
List of Proofreading Marks

 

Module 3 – Working in the Editing & Publishing Industry

Reading 1 – Analyse Elements of Context and Genres of Texts
Writing Style II
Language: The Reader, The Author, The Publication
Editing Clarity, Voice and Tone
Syntax – The Structure of Language
Good Grammarian III
Wordplay IV

Reading 2 – Research Accuracy of Content
The Importance of Research
An Editors Resources
Recording Information Accurately

Reading 3 – Write Workplace Documents in Editing and Publishing
Writing for Editing and Publishing
Everyday Business Documents

  • Access to a computer with word processing, PDF reader capabilities and an internet connection
  • A good command of written English
  • Ability to allocate appropriate study hours per week

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