Essential Editing
Provider:
Offered in conjunction with the National Extension College.
What's this about?
This course guides you through each activity involved in transforming a typescript into printed pages, and includes techniques for correcting spelling, punctuation and page layout.
What you will get from it
You will learn skills such as proofreading, copy-editing, making the meaning clear and production processes.
Is it for me?
You will require a good standard of English to take this course: GCSE grade B or above. You will also need a copy of Ritter: The Oxford Guide to Style, (OUP) ISBN 0198691750
Examination issues
6 assignments; no examinations.
Qualification?
This course will help you acquire some underpinning knowledge needed for an S/NVQ in publishing.
Seafarer-friendly issues
This is a text based distance learning programme: attendance is not required and you may enrol at any time.
Cost
£220, which includes cost of course materials and tutor support.
Duration
Unlimited - at your own pace.
we say...
"This is specially reduced enrolment fee and we cannot discount it further. A valuable experience for all who write for others and may be responsible for newsletters and/or promotional material."