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Overview
What you will study
Nothing ruins a good idea like bad editing. Run-ons, wordiness, redundancies, poor grammar, mixed metaphors... there are pitfalls everywhere. Thankfully, you can learn how to avoid them. And this is the place to start. You'll focus on grammar, style, fact-checking and ethics. You'll also try your hand at visual editing and layout. By the end of the Basic Editing Practices course offered by Concordia University Montréal , you'll have the ability to write properly with confidence... and edit just in case.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Master the techniques of editing copy for media, trade journals, in-house publications and websites;
- Appreciate the steps involved in publishing a document;
- Focus on content, grammar, word economy, structure, style, judgment and page layout.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Digital Media View 15 other Short Courses in Digital Media in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Anyone who wants to improve their writing skills.
- Anyone considering a career as an editor in print or online.
- Writers who want to hone their skills.
- Anyone who wants to learn more about publishing a document.
- Entrepreneurs who manage their own communications.
- Foreign students who want to improve their written English.
Tuition Fee
Funding
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