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Overview
What you will learn
By the end of this Advanced Grammar and Editing course offered by University of Sydney , you should be able to:
- copy edit a document more confidently
- construct any of the six types of sentence properly
- recognise when more than one grammatical solution is acceptable
- maintain consistency of editorial style
- determine whether an editorial style choice is mandatory or optional
- appreciate the differences between writing (generating copy) and editing (invisibly mending it)
- prioritise ‘making peace’ with your readers by producing copy that is pleasant, effective, alive, clear and enduring
- avoid ‘making war’ with your readers when you settle for copy that is waffly, ambiguous and ridiculous.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- the four ‘registers’ of English: formal, informal, jargon and slang
- the differences between speech and writing
- the nine parts of speech, including an exercise in colour coding them
- subject, verb/s and predicate
- construction of English: phrases, clauses, sentences and paragraphs
- simple, compound and complex sentences
- a pre-homework exercise in writing a 100-word piece, and an in-class exercise in editing and cutting a partner’s piece
- the punctuation marks
- the three ways to set up a bulleted list, including an exercise in reworking a 'hanging list'
- multiple-choice questions about grammar and punctuation
- an exercise in copy editing an excerpt to correct the grammar and make the editorial style consistent
- the importance of editorial stylesheets, including establishing your own generic or customised stylesheet.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
LinguisticsAcademic 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.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS Number: 0026A
- Aspiring and practising writers and editors.
Tuition Fee
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International
550 AUD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 550 AUD for the full programme during 1 days. -
National
550 AUD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 550 AUD for the full programme during 1 days.
Living costs for Sydney
1882 - 3547 AUD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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